Alphabetize Filter Options

Terrapin69

In one of my sheets, I can create a filter for the field "Project Manager"

In the field(s) Show columns that match...if I click the dropdown arrow to give me the options for selection, I do, in fact, see a scrollable list of project managers - out of order - How can I alphabetize this list?

 

 

Andrée Starå

Hi,

Unfortunately, as far as I know, it's not possible at the moment, but it's a great idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

Have a fantastic day!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant @ Get Done Consulting

Terrapin69

Interesting - Because most fo the sheet appears to be alphabetized already but gets wonky in spots.

 

Perhaps knowing the source of the filter options is a good start?  

Andrée Starå

Is it a contact column?

Terrapin69

It is a column that lists names of employees.  Not sure what you mean by "contact column"

Andrée Starå

There are different column types and one of those is a contact column. Can you double check? 

Terrapin69

The current type is "contact list"

Andrée Starå

I tested, and in my case, it shows them in the same order as the Contact Column List values. To have them in alphabetic order you would have to add them in that order to the value list.

Hope that helps!

Terrapin69

sorry for the dumb question, but can you direct me to where the "list column" or "source" is?

Andrée Starå

There are no dumb questions!

It's on the right side of the contact list column settings.

More info: https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/504619-column-types#contactlist

Hope that helps!