table.sortBy

Syntax table.sortBy (column)

Params column is a string containing "Name" or "Value" or "Kind"

Action Sorts the table in the target window in descending order based on the contents of column.

Returns True unless column is not one of the three valid strings, in which case it returns false.

Examples Select or open the examples table. Unless you have changed it, this table is sorted by "Name." Type and execute:
table.sortBy ("Kind")

true

Observe the results. To return to its original sorted order, you can either click on the "Name" label at the top of the table window or type and execute:
table.sortBy ("Name")

true

Errors If the target window does not contain a table, an error message will be displayed.

See Also table.getSortOrder

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