Problem
n8n Data Tables don’t allow sorting rows by column. Despite having defined data types (Number, Text, Date…), there are no arrows or options to sort in ascending/descending order directly in the interface.
Use Case
As soon as a Data Table contains multiple rows, you naturally need to:
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Sort a numeric column to see highest/lowest values first
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Sort a text column alphabetically
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Sort a date column from newest to oldest
Currently, rows are displayed in insertion order — no way to reorganize without modifying the upstream workflow.
Proposed Solution
Add sort arrows (▲/▼) on each column header:
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Click → ascending order
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Second click → descending order
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Third click → back to default order
This is standard behavior found in every spreadsheet and data interface (Excel, Google Sheets, Airtable, NocoDB…).
Current Workaround
Sort data in the workflow before insertion using a Code or Sort node — but this locks the order and prevents any dynamic exploration in the UI.