Forum Discussion
jenbaier81
Dec 01, 2022Copper Contributor
Can I configure a SharePoint list to sort by legal or outline numbering?
Example would be items with values as follows in a number column: 1.0 Main Topic 1.1 Subtopic 1.11 Sub-subtopic And so on. My brain hurts, I have not been able to find a viable solution to ...
- Dec 01, 2022
jenbaier81 the only way to do this is with a single line of text column. But given that SharePoint sorts from left to right you will need to make sure your numbering is 1.0, 1.01, 1.02, 1.11 etc.
Rob
Los Gallardos
Intranet, SharePoint and Power Platform Manager (and classic 1967 Morris Traveller driver)
RobElliott
Dec 01, 2022Silver Contributor
jenbaier81 the only way to do this is with a single line of text column. But given that SharePoint sorts from left to right you will need to make sure your numbering is 1.0, 1.01, 1.02, 1.11 etc.
Rob
Los Gallardos
Intranet, SharePoint and Power Platform Manager (and classic 1967 Morris Traveller driver)
jenbaier81
Dec 01, 2022Copper Contributor
Rob, you are an absolute lifesaver. Such a simple solution!