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Sorting files named with numbers in one drive

Anonymous
2022-02-04T13:15:45+00:00

I have files in one drive sorted and it sorts by the first digit rather than numerical order when sorting A-Z.  Is there a way to sort so the numbers are in order by smallest to biggest and not by first digit.  Please see below

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  1. HansV 462.6K Reputation points
    2022-02-04T13:39:31+00:00

    Sorting by name is strictly alphanumeric.

    Instead of using names such as File1, File2, ... File10, File11, ..., File20, File21, ..., use (for example) File0001, File0002, File0010, File0011, ... File0020, File0021, ...

    The names will then be sorted the way you want.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-02-04T14:21:23+00:00

    Hi Angelica, You can right click on a folder or file>Change name>In front of the name of the folder type>1. Folder (If you are set for List you document will go to the top of the list). You can change all the folders one by one into a list of folders or files.

    PS: What I am saying is if you change the name of a folder/file halfway down the folder list to> 1. Folder as above it will move to the top of the list.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-02-04T14:14:24+00:00

    Hello, Angelica

    From shared info, I understand the situation at where you want to sort your files in OneDrive list.

    I’m afraid OneDrive doesn’t have an option to sort the items in the list by numerical order. You can refer to this article to find more information about OneDrive view Change views on the OneDrive website (microsoft.com)

    We understand the inconvenience caused and apologize for it. To address your concern about the situation, we’d suggest you kindly leave a feedback: Right click on OneDrive icon > Send Feedback.

    Best Regards,

    Igor

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-02-04T13:50:18+00:00

    Thank you!!!

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