Sort Order and Render as Link for Custom Date Columns

Ordering for custom data columns in SharePoint Web Parts have been has been enhanced:



Field Name Definition

Field Type

Definition:
Specifies the data type for the custom data column.

The values in this field determine how the data is displayed in the Web Part.

Allowed Values:
  • DateTime - Sorted according to DateTime format.
  • Date - Sorted according to DateTime format.
  • Integer - Sorted numerically.
  • Decimal - Sorted numerically.
  • Currency - Sorted numerically.
  • String - Sorted alphabetically. Only String fields can be rendered as a link.