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JessicaAccamando
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May 23, 2017
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Can I have rows of data in my form be reordered by the user?

  • May 23, 2017
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I have a client who has a form that students fill out with potential colleges that they plan to apply to in the fall. However, because kids change their minds, we anticipate that the form will need to be updated throughout the season with new colleges and even the priority and dates may change. Because of this, I'd like to know if it's possible in forms for the user (student) to re-sort the rows (like in Excel) in order to put the colleges in order by deadline after the data and college name have already been entered and saved (without having to delete and reenter everything)? See screenshot to understand...

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George_Johnson
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May 24, 2017

It would be possible. One option is to add a button at the top of each column that when clicked could reorder the rows. The button could be invisible if you want. You'd have to use JavaScript to implement the sorting. Post again of you'd like help with the scripting.

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JessicaAccamandoAuthor
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May 24, 2017

Cool! I was even thinking that maybe I could add a column that simply said "order" and then the user could sort by selecting the number next to each row... but your suggestion sounds easier! Can you explain more or suggest how to do that?

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