# Sorting

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/kanban-board-settings/board-setup/sorting/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/kanban-board-on-premises/kanban-board-settings/board-setup/sorting/)
Product: Kanban Board On-Premises
Updated: 2026-08-12


You can use the task sorting feature to change the order of tasks within a column or row.

Sorting by default follows the selected list view.

![Default task sorting in Virto Kanban Board following the selected list view order](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sorting_1-1024x253.png)

*Sorting by default*


The **“Allow sorting tasks”** option enables custom sorting, where tasks will appear in the order you manually arrange them using drag-and-drop.

The **“Sorting by field”** option allows you to arrange tasks based on data in a specific field (e.g., a date or task name). You can sort tasks in either ascending or descending order.

![Sorting by field option arranging Kanban tasks in ascending or descending order by a chosen field](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sorting_2-1024x312.png)

*Sorting by Field*