Sort Items in a Lookup List

You can sort items in a Lookup List in to alphabetical order, or in an order that you specify.

To sort lookup list items

  1. In the Web Application, select Designer Menu path separator Field Types Menu path separator Lookups from the menu. Existing lookups list in the alphabetical order.
  2. Locate the lookup.
  3. Double-click on the row containing the lookup to view and edit its details. Alternative method: Click on the lookup to select it, then click Edit.
  4. To sort the lookup items in alphabetical order, tick the ‘Sort alphabetically’ checkbox.
  5. To sort the lookup items in a user-defined order, select the item using the Checkbox, then using the Arrow - Up or Arrow - Down arrows to move it to the desired position. You will need to repeat this for every item that needs to be reordered. You also need to ensure that the ‘Sort alphabetically’ checkbox is unticked.
  6. Click Save to save the Lookup List items.

See Also

Lookups

What is a Lookup?

Add a Lookup List

Edit a Lookup List

Delete a Lookup List

Add/Edit/Delete Lookup List Items

Translate Lookup Items

Add a Filter to a Lookup List