Sorting variables
By default, variables are displayed in the Variables pane in the order in which they appear in the survey data file, which is generally the order in which the questions were asked in the survey. You can sort the variables by any of the columns shown in the List view.
To sort variables in the Variables pane
1 If the List view of the Variables pane is not already visible, display it: do one of the following:
▪Choosing View > Variable List from the menu.
▪Press Alt+2.
▪Click the List view tab in the Variables pane.
2 Click the heading of the column by which you want to sort the variables. For example, to sort variables by name, click the Name heading. To alternate between ascending and descending order, click the heading again.
3 To revert to the default order, click the box at the top left of the Variables Pane.
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