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NadiaK
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2 years ago
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Sorting Columns in Matrix

I have a matrix, where I want to sort the column headers in the cronological order as it is the data table. Whatever I try, the matrix sort column headers alphabetic. I have tried adding numbered IDs for my column data, so it could sort it descending, but it seems like I only can sort on the row or value and not on the columns? 

 

I do not have the option "Sort by column" in my Power Bi Desktop

 

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
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    2 years ago

    Hi, NadiaK 

    Thanks for Wilson_ reply. Actually, Power BI Desktop has the Sort by column feature.



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    • NadiaK's avatar
      NadiaK
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      2 years ago

      Thanks Anonymous 

       

      Do you also know, if it is possible to rotate the headers in the matrix visual, so it is vertical og then save some space in the columns width? 

       

      • Anonymous's avatar
        Anonymous
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        2 years ago

        Hi, NadiaK 

        Does turning rows into columns and columns into rows meet your needs? Or manually make the column widths smaller(Place the cursor at the edge of the column).


        In my understanding you want to have the same effect as in the picture below, so as to save the entire matrix rows.

         

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  • Wilson_'s avatar
    Wilson_
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    2 years ago

    Hi NadiaK,

     

    The ideal solution would be to ask whoever can edit the model to do the Sort by Columns option that you mentioned.


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