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Automatically Sort Smartsheet Rows

Smartsheet does not automatically re-sort rows after edits. Teams manually sort repeatedly, dashboards become inconsistent, and reports lose their intended ordering as data changes throughout the day.

Without Grid Tools

The daily workaround

Re-sort after every edit
Each cell change knocks rows out of order, so someone re-applies the sort manually.
Pre-meeting scramble
Teams run a manual sort before every standup just to keep dashboards consistent.
Screenshot coordination
Teammates remind each other to sort before capturing views for stakeholders.
Scroll to find priorities
Out-of-order rows force users to scroll instead of glancing at the top.
Screenshot: Manually opening the sort menu
Manually opening the sort menu
Screenshot: Re-applying sort after edits
Re-applying sort after edits
Screenshot: Out-of-order rows after a cell change
Out-of-order rows after a cell change

With Grid Tools

How Grid Tools handles it

Any column, either direction
Sort ascending or descending by any column in the sheet.
Automatic after edits
Rows re-sort the moment a cell value changes — no manual step.
Filter-aware
Works alongside active Smartsheet filters without conflict.
Zero workarounds
No formulas, helper columns, or automation hacks required.
Screenshot: Auto-sort toolbar control
Auto-sort toolbar control
Screenshot: Choosing a sort column
Choosing a sort column
Screenshot: Rows re-sorted automatically
Rows re-sorted automatically

Frequently asked questions

Does Smartsheet have a built-in auto-sort?

No. Smartsheet sorts are manual — you must re-apply them after each edit. Grid Tools adds dynamic sorting that stays active as data changes.

Can I auto-sort by multiple columns?

Grid Tools currently sorts by a single column. Multi-column sorting is on the roadmap.

Does auto-sort work with filters enabled?

Yes. Auto-sort respects active filters and only reorders visible rows.

Will auto-sort break my formulas or cross-sheet references?

No. Auto-sort reorders rows the same way a manual sort does. Formulas and references update automatically.

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