How to Sort Tasks in ClickUp List View

Sorting tasks in ClickUp List view helps you quickly organize work by priority, due date, assignee, and other important details so you always know what to do next.

This guide explains exactly how task sorting works, how it differs from filtering and grouping, and how to save your favorite sorting layouts for fast access.

Understand Sorting in ClickUp List View

Before you start, it is important to understand what sorting does and does not change in your workspace.

• Sorting only changes the visual order of tasks in the current view.
• It does not move tasks between Lists, Folders, or Spaces.
• It can be saved as part of a List view so you can reuse the same layout later.

When you sort a column, ClickUp immediately rearranges the visible tasks in that List view based on the field you choose, such as Due date or Priority.

How Sorting Works in ClickUp

Sorting in ClickUp List view is controlled from each column header. You can sort by system fields, custom fields, and some special columns like Name or Priority.

Key behaviors:

• You can sort one column at a time.
• Sorting affects only the current List view, not other views.
• You can clear sorting at any time to return to the default task order.

Sort Tasks in ClickUp by Column Header

Use column headers to change how tasks appear in any List view. Follow these steps to apply basic sorting.

Steps to Sort a Column in ClickUp List View

1. Open the Space, Folder, or List that contains your tasks.
2. Switch to List view if it is not already selected.
3. Hover over the column header you want to use for sorting, such as Due date, Priority, or Assignee.
4. Click the column header once to sort in ascending order.
5. Click the same header again to toggle to descending order.
6. Click a third time, if available, to remove sorting and return to the default order.

The column currently used for sorting usually shows a small arrow icon, indicating the sort direction.

Common Fields You Can Sort by in ClickUp

In a typical List view, you can sort tasks using several common fields:

• Name: Alphabetical order of task names.
• Priority: From Urgent to None or the reverse.
• Due date: From earliest to latest due date or vice versa.
• Start date: From earliest start date to latest.
• Assignee: Grouped alphabetically by assignee name.
• Custom fields: Numeric, dropdown, and other sortable custom fields.

Depending on your Workspace configuration, some columns may not be sortable if they are only for display and do not support ordering.

Use ClickUp Sorting with Filters and Grouping

Sorting works together with filters and grouping to refine what you see in a List view. Each one controls a different aspect of your task layout.

Sorting vs. Filtering in ClickUp

Sorting and filtering are separate tools, but they can be used together:

• Sorting controls the order of tasks that are currently visible.
• Filtering controls which tasks are visible, based on conditions like status, assignee, or tags.

For example, you can filter to show only tasks that are In progress, then sort those tasks by Due date so the nearest deadlines appear at the top.

Sorting with Grouping in ClickUp List View

Grouping organizes tasks into sections, such as by Status or Assignee. Within each group, you can still apply sorting using a column header.

Typical behavior when you use sorting with grouping:

• Tasks remain within their group, such as status columns.
• Sorting rearranges the order of tasks inside each group.
• The group order may be fixed or configurable depending on the grouping type.

This combination is helpful when you want to see, for example, all tasks grouped by status and then sorted by due date inside each status group.

Save ClickUp List Views with Sorting

If you use the same sorting configuration regularly, you can save it as part of a List view so you do not need to redo it every time.

Steps to Save a Sorted View in ClickUp

1. Open the List view where you have already applied your preferred sorting.
2. Adjust any additional settings, such as filters or grouping.
3. Locate the view toolbar at the top of the List.
4. Choose the option to Save view or Update view (the exact label can vary).
5. Confirm that sorting is included in the saved configuration.

Once saved, anyone with access to that List view can open it and see tasks already sorted according to your setup.

Reset or Clear Sorting in ClickUp

If sorting no longer matches how you want to see your tasks, you can easily reset the List view.

Ways to Remove Sorting

• Click the same column header repeatedly until sorting is removed, if the column supports cycling through sort states.
• Clear view settings from the view toolbar, if available, to reset filters, grouping, and sorting together.
• Switch to another saved view that uses a different configuration.

Resetting sorting only affects your current view configuration and does not change any task data.

Best Practices for Sorting Tasks in ClickUp

To get the most from sorting in your ClickUp List views, use these practical recommendations:

• Sort by Due date for time-sensitive work so upcoming deadlines stay visible.
• Sort by Priority for triage sessions or standups so the most important tasks are always at the top.
• Combine grouping and sorting to understand workloads, for example grouping by assignee and sorting by due date.
• Create multiple Saved views for different workflows, such as a manager view and an individual contributor view.

Consistently using sorting helps your team quickly scan Lists and make better decisions about what to work on next.

Learn More About Sorting in ClickUp

To see the original reference for sorting behavior and supported options, you can review the official help article on the ClickUp Help Center here: Sort tasks in List view.

If you want expert assistance implementing scalable workflows, automation, or documentation around your ClickUp setup, you can also explore consulting resources such as Consultevo for tailored productivity guidance.

By understanding how sorting interacts with filters, grouping, and saved views, you can configure every List in ClickUp to highlight the most relevant work for your team.

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