Sort column in Numbers on data change

I have two tabs in my Numbers document.

In one of them I enter the simple data. Second tab is the results table showing multiple options and their calculated cost (based on the entry in first point). So, when I enter data and go to second tab, the data is not sorted as I want it - cheapest option on top. I need to manually select the column and choose "Sort ascending". Is there a way to sort this column automatically? Like when I open the second tab it gets sorted by default?

iMac 24″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Nov 23, 2022 7:07 AM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2022 3:44 PM

Hello Piotr,


Thanks for reaching out to us in Apple Support Communities about sorting in Numbers. We're happy to help by looking into this more! 


This can be done manually, but not automatically. Here's a resource that can help: Alphabetize or sort table data in Numbers on Mac - Apple Support



1. Click anywhere in the table, then move the pointer over the letter above the column by which you want to sort.
2. Click the arrow that appears next to the column letter, then choose a sorting option:
• Sort Ascending: Sort the data in alphabetical order (A to Z) or by increasing numerical values.
• Sort Descending: Sort the data in reverse–alphabetical order (Z to A) or by decreasing numerical values.
Note: If your data is categorized, it’s sorted within the category groups. To sort the groups themselves, move the pointer over the column with the group names and click the arrow that appears. Move the pointer over Sort Groups, then choose an option. To sort groups by summary row values, you can also click the arrow next to the column letter, move the pointer over Sort Summaries, then choose an option.


Hope this helps.


Best Regards.

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Nov 24, 2022 3:44 PM in response to Piotr Kowal

Hello Piotr,


Thanks for reaching out to us in Apple Support Communities about sorting in Numbers. We're happy to help by looking into this more! 


This can be done manually, but not automatically. Here's a resource that can help: Alphabetize or sort table data in Numbers on Mac - Apple Support



1. Click anywhere in the table, then move the pointer over the letter above the column by which you want to sort.
2. Click the arrow that appears next to the column letter, then choose a sorting option:
• Sort Ascending: Sort the data in alphabetical order (A to Z) or by increasing numerical values.
• Sort Descending: Sort the data in reverse–alphabetical order (Z to A) or by decreasing numerical values.
Note: If your data is categorized, it’s sorted within the category groups. To sort the groups themselves, move the pointer over the column with the group names and click the arrow that appears. Move the pointer over Sort Groups, then choose an option. To sort groups by summary row values, you can also click the arrow next to the column letter, move the pointer over Sort Summaries, then choose an option.


Hope this helps.


Best Regards.

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