Sort a List using Drag and Drop

Use drag-and-drop to change the order of Items in a List.

The most common way to dictate the order of an Item List is by selecting one or two criteria by which to sort the List. However, there might be some instances where you need to arrange the List using unique criteria not offered in the default sorting options.

For example, you may want to organize a List of your personal tasks in the order you will work on them. To do this, you would need more control while sorting the List.

Drag and Drop Sort gives you a way to arrange an Item List however you like and dictate the exact order of Items.

Example of the Sort Options for an Item List. By default, Lists are ordered by Status, but you can change the sorting method at any time using the Item Filter.

Which Lists can utilize Drag and Drop?

Your Item List must be in one of the following List Views to utilize drag-and-drop sorting:

Tree, Gantt, and Calendar View Lists do not support drag-and-drop.

Warning: Sorting by Drag and Drop is limited to the first page of your search results. It will not work on additional pages. Check out our Item Filter support page to learn how to change the number of Items appearing on each page of your List.

How to turn on Drag and Drop

On a Custom List

To enable Drag and Drop Sort on a Custom List:

Make sure your Custom List is in List, Detail, or Kanban View. If it isn't, change the List View.
Select the filter icon at the top right of the List. The Item Filter will open.
Expand the Sort Options.
Select the Drag and Drop Sort checkbox.
Select Save to apply the change.

On an Item List Card

To enable Drag and Drop Sort on an Item List Card:

Make sure your Item List Card is set to List, Detail, or Kanban View. If it isn't, change the List View.
Select the ellipsis icon located at the top right of the Card.
Select Edit. The Item Filter will open.
Expand the Sort Options.
Select the Drag and Drop Sort checkbox.
Select Save to apply the change.

How to sort a List using Drag and Drop

After Drag and Drop Sort is turned on, you can start arranging your List.

To sort an Item List using Drag and Drop:

Select an Item and hold down.
Drag your mouse to the spot in the List you want to place the Item. A green highlight will indicate where the Item will be placed.
Release to place the Item.