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Add a multiple columns sort feature

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Power BI User on 23 Dec 2015 22:09:02

If it is possible please provide the multiple columns sort . For example I want to sort the table visualization based on Priority and severity

Administrator on 18 Dec 2020 23:57:00

This has been implemented for tables as of March 2020:

Power BI Desktop March 2020 Feature Summary | Microsoft Power BI Blog | Microsoft Power BI

We're well aware, however, that more can be done to improve its discoverability--as well as to extend support for the feature to other visuals (like the matrix). Keep an eye out for future developments!

Comments (248)

Comments (248)

Jim on 16 Aug 2020 04:15:10

RE: Add a multiple columns sort feature

I voted, the number counted up. I hit refresh and the number came back to the number before I voted. Things that make you go hmmmmmml.

Power BI User on 16 Aug 2020 04:15:04

RE: Add a multiple columns sort feature

Absolutely necessary and a big oversight.

Adam K on 16 Aug 2020 04:14:57

RE: Add a multiple columns sort feature

I find it truly unbelievable that this feature wasn't included from day 1, and even more so that this request has been active for 43 months without resolution. Excel has had multi-column sorting since at least 2003!

A suggestion: For issues that seem as if there should be a very simple fix, you should provide more detailed explanations of the complexity involved and why the change isn't as simple as it appears.

Because not being able to do basic things like multi-column sorting makes Power BI look REALLY bad. I can't describe how flabbergasted my bosses were when I explained this limitation to them, and how low their opinion of Power BI is as a result.

Power BI User on 16 Aug 2020 04:14:56

RE: Add a multiple columns sort feature

Must Must have...serious workaround otherwise...

Irene Power BI User on 16 Aug 2020 04:14:55

RE: Add a multiple columns sort feature

This is a valuable feature in the table visualizations. Ability to sort by multiple attributes.

brander@gmail.com on 16 Aug 2020 04:14:43

RE: Add a multiple columns sort feature

Must have

Tom Pratt on 16 Aug 2020 04:14:38

RE: Add a multiple columns sort feature

Seriously? This is pretty crazy ridiculous. Time to start pushing for another BI product at work. I've used so many reporting tools that are better and have all the basic functionality. This is like a fisher price tool. Get it together and fast.