ORDERBY DAX Function (Filter)
The expressions and order directions used to determine the sort order within each partition. Can only be used within a Window function.
Syntax
| Parameter | Attributes | Description |
|---|---|---|
| OrderBy_Expression | Optional Repeatable |
An expression used to determine the sort order. |
| OrderBy_Direction | Optional Repeatable |
Specifies how to sort OrderBy_ColumnName values. It is a two-part value of the form OrderDirection [BlankHandling]. OrderDirection specifies how to sort orderBy_expression values (i.e. ascending or descending). Valid values include:
BlankHandling part is optional. It specifies how blanks are ordered. Valid values include:
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Return values
This function does not return a value.
Remarks
This function can only be used within a window function expression (INDEX, OFFSET, WINDOW).
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Last update: Apr 15, 2025 » Contribute » Show contributors
Contributors: Alberto Ferrari, Marco Russo, Daniil Maslyuk
Microsoft documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/orderby-function-dax