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title: "How to use filtering tables"
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last_updated: "2026-06-19T06:37:16.259Z"
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# How to use filtering tables

Tables in the system allow you to move columns and apply sorting by the data of one or even several columns

## 1\. Order Changes (Move Columns / Reorder)

This function is used to change the horizontal position of a column (for example, moving the "Brand" column before the "Model" column).

### With the Mouse (Drag and Drop)

**How to do it:** Click and hold on the **header text** of the column you want to move, drag it left or right, and release it in its new position. You will see a visual indicator line showing you where it will drop.

## 2\. Sorting (Data Sorting)

This function is used to classify the table rows according to the values in that column (in ascending, descending order, or to remove the order).

### With the Mouse

**How to do it:** Perform a **single click** on the column header.

**1st Click:** Ascending Order (A-Z / 0-9). An upward arrow will appear

**2nd Click:** Descending Order (Z-A / 9-0). A downward arrow will appear

**3rd Click:** Removes the order (returns to the original data state).

## 3\. Multi-Column Sorting (Advanced)

Sometimes you need to sort by a primary criterion and, in case of a tie, by a secondary criterion (for example, sort first by "Make" of car and, within the same make, by "Model").

**With the Mouse:** Click on the first column normally. For the second column, hold down the key **`Shift`** **(Shift)** while clicking on the secondary header.

**With the Keyboard:** Place the focus on the secondary header with the tab key and press **`Shift + Enter`** or **`Shift + Space`**

You will see small numbers appear next to the arrows (`▲1`▲2`) indicating the sorting priority order.`