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# SETCOLUMNSORT

Sort a specific column in ascending or descending order. Enable absolute sorting to ignore signs and sort based on magnitude.

### Syntax

```javascript
SETCOLUMNSORT(column, type, isAbsoluteSort)
```

## Arguments

column – The column to sort. Use the [COLUMNS ](/formula-syntax/identifiers/columns.md) identifier to select a specific column. Required.

type - Asc or Desc. Required.

isAbsoluteSort - Set to TRUE to enable absolute sort. Required.

### Example

```
SETCOLUMNSORT(COLUMNS.[Qtr 1 > Actuals],"Asc",TRUE)
//Sorts quarter 1 actuals in ascending order with absolute sorting enabled
```

<figure><img src="/files/NbX8apIy0fk2rRvEhgZP" alt=""><figcaption><p>SETCOLUMNSORT script</p></figcaption></figure>

Notice how the sort order changes when absolute sort is enabled and disabled.

<figure><img src="/files/DZEz4hXE9XsZgDQaCazy" alt=""><figcaption><p>Changing the sort order with scripts</p></figcaption></figure>


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