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vc12
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Power BI Sorting

I am trying to implement 2-level sorting into my data visualization. My data set is linked to a sharepoint list so I do not want to create any more fields in that list. I already sort innately by a type, I want to sort each of those types A) By categories within those types and B) Greatest to least in terms of magnitiude. PLEASE HELP!!!

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GilbertQ
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Hi @vc12 

 

If you have your data in a table visual you can sort multiple columns by holding down the "Shift" button and multi selecting the columns.





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Will that allow me to sort the chart as well? I am not seeing where I can do this

Hi @vc12 

 

Yes you should be able to do this by clicking on the three dots in the visual and then sort by





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This method is only allowing me to sort by 1 measure, not multiple

Hi @vc12 

 

Do you not get this option below?

 

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