Sort Data in a Graph

How To... > Work with Graphs > Sort Data in a Graph

Fathom can sort the bars or ribbon bands in a graph of categorical data from lowest to highest.

1.	Select the graph.

2.	Choose Graph \| Sort Bars.

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If a category set is applied to the attribute, dragging or sorting categories will change the order of its categories; all objects displaying the attribute will use this new sort order.

When you have a split numeric graph with a value plotted on it, you can sort the groups by that value.

1.	Select the graph by clicking on it.

2.	Choose Graph \| Sort By Plotted Value.

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If you have more than one value plotted on the graph, first select one by clicking on its expression below the plot, then sort.