How to sort issues in Linear
Sort Linear issues by title, priority, or another field using Display options, then flip the direction so your list reads the way you need.
Quick answer
To sort issues in Linear, open Display options on the issues view, then open the View ordering menu and pick a field such as Title. Click Direction to reverse the sort order. The list updates right away, and the setting changes how issues are ordered inside each group on that view.
Steps at a glance
- Open the team issues view.
- Click Display options.
- Open the View ordering menu.
- Pick a field such as Title.
- Click Direction to reverse the order.
- Check the reordered list.
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Summary
Linear lets you control how issues are ordered in a list from the Display options panel. Choosing the right ordering field puts the issues you care about first, so you spend less time scanning and more time working.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open display options
Go to your team's issues view, such as the Active tab. Click **Display options** in the top right of the list. A panel opens with grouping, ordering and display settings.
Step 2
Open the ordering menu
In the panel, find the Ordering row. It shows the current field, which is **Priority** by default here. Click the **View ordering** menu to see the available fields.
Step 3
Choose how to order issues
Pick a field from the menu. The options include **Manual**, **Title**, **Estimate** and **Link count**. Choose **Title** to list issues alphabetically inside each group.
Step 4
Flip the sort direction
Click **Direction** next to the ordering menu to reverse the order. Click it again to switch back. Use it when you want the last items first, such as Z to A.
Step 5
Check the new order
Look at the list behind the panel. The issues in each group now follow your chosen field and direction. The View ordering menu shows **Title**, confirming the setting is applied.
Why this matters
You have a team list that has grown past a screenful, and the issue you need is buried. Changing the ordering field and direction lets you find it fast, or scan the list in a sensible order before a planning meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Does sorting move issues between groups?
No. In this capture the issues stayed in their In Progress and Todo groups, and only the order inside each group changed.
Can I sort by something other than title?
Yes. The View ordering menu lists several fields, including Manual, Title, Estimate and Link count, plus others such as Priority.
Related guides
Continue with more step-by-step guides for getting work done.
How to group issues in LinearLearn how to group issues in Linear by priority using Display options and the Grouping menu, so your team can scan its work by urgency at a glance.
How to filter issues in LinearFilter issues in Linear by status: open the filter menu, choose Status, pick Todo, check the shorter list, then clear the filter to see every issue.
How to create custom views in LinearSave a filtered list of issues as a reusable Linear view. Open Views, name the view, add a status filter, and create it in a few clicks.
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