How to use Umbraco sorting for content and media

Streamline your content management workflow with Umbraco's powerful sorting capabilities. Learn how to efficiently organize your content and media nodes in back-office tree.

Why Sorting in Umbraco Matters#

Umbraco CMS offers incredible flexibility, but some of its most powerful features - like sorting - often go unnoticed.

By leveraging sorting, you can dramatically improve your interaction with the back office, and make life easier for editors and developers.

How to Use the Sort Feature in Umbraco#

Follow these simple steps to take complete control of your content organization:

1. Identify Nodes to Rearrange
Pinpoint the content nodes that need reordering.

2. Navigate to the Parent Node
Locate the parent node where the target items reside.

3. Access the Sort Option
Select the parent node and open its menu. Find and click the 'Sort' option.

4. Drag and Drop to Rearrange
A list of child nodes will appear. Simply drag and drop to reorder them.

5. Save Your Changes
Once satisfied with the new order, click 'Save' to confirm the changes.

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial#

Would you prefer a visual guide?

Check out below tutorial for a walkthrough of the sorting feature in action:

How to use Sorting in Umbraco CMS#

📽️ Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/embed/M4ENoboat1k

Steps to Sort Umbraco Items Alphabetically or by Date

Sorting Umbraco Items Alphabetically or by Date

Steps to Sort Umbraco Items Alphabetically or by Date#

To arrange items alphabetically or by creation date, follow these steps:

1. Choose the Sort Option:

Locate the "Sort" button or option in the toolbar or the folder's context menu.

2. Sort by Name or Creation Date:

In the sorting interface:

  • To sort alphabetically, click on the "Name" column header to reorder items based on their names.
  • To sort by creation date, click on the "Creation Date" column header. This will arrange items from oldest to newest or vice versa.

3. Save Your Changes:

Once sorted, click the Save button to confirm the updated order.

This approach is much faster than manually dragging items and ensures a consistent, logical arrangement.

Benefits of Organized Content#

Organizing content isn’t just about aesthetics;

It’s about efficiency and usability.

Here’s why it matters:

1. Empowering Editors
Enable your content team to arrange content independently without technical assistance.

2. Enhancing Usability
A tidy back office improves visual clarity, helping teams work faster and make better decisions.

3. Optimizing Data Retrieval
Developers can retrieve data in the exact order they need - no extra coding is required.

Pro Tips for Organizing Your Umbraco CMS Content#

1. Use Logical Grouping
Structure nodes based on functionality or category for more straightforward navigation.

2. Audit Regularly
Periodically review your content structure to ensure it meets your team’s needs.

3. Leverage Sorting for SEO
Arrange nodes to prioritize high-value pages, helping your team focus on what matters most.

Final Thoughts on Umbraco Sorting#

The 'Sort' feature in Umbraco is more than just a tool for tidying up.

It's a game-changer for:

  • Editors, who gain autonomy over content structure.
  • Developers, who benefit from clean and predictable data sequences.

By taking advantage of this feature, you will enhance your team’s workflow and set a foundation for a scalable and efficient CMS experience.

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