Sorting by Column Header in Matrix?

[KPerrySHI]

Hey Folks,

Hopefully a simple question, but is it possible for users to sort individual columns in a matrix? In this use case we would like to sort by the most orders per row for February, but we are only able to sort by the all-up total for the months in time period.  Clicking the column only selects it and does not offer sorting options.

[v-danhe-msft]

Hi @KPerrySHI ,

Based on my research, you may refer to below link to custom sort matrix header:

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Matrix-Column-Head-Order/td-p/71572

Regards,

Daniel He

[KPerrySHI]

Sadly, we connect to an Analysis Service which limits our abilities to manipulate the source data, and we can't access the Sort by Column options in the ribbon.

Was hoping there would be additional options in the visual, but I appreciate the help.

[v-danhe-msft]

Hi @KPerrySHI ,

Could you please tell me if your problem has been solved? If it is, could you please mark the helpful replies as Answered to close this topic?

Regards,

Daniel He

[v-danhe-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @KPerrySHI ,

You do need an custom column to order your columns, but with AS, you could not add any data for your report, the only solution is add the column in AS before you connect it with Power BI or I am afraid you could not custom sort your columns.

Regards,

Daniel He