# Filtering & Sorting
## Sorting
Click a column header to sort ascending (↑); click again to sort descending (↓); click a third time to remove the sort.
## Filtering
1. Click the **Filter** icon
2. Select an attribute (Department, Location, Pay Grade, etc.)
3. Choose values to include
4. Click **Apply**
Active filters appear as tags above the table. Multiple filters use AND logic — all conditions must be true. Click the **X** on any tag to remove it; use **Clear All** to reset.
* **Filter by calculated fields** — Direct SOC = 1–2 (low spans), Layer = 6+ (deep org), Total Org Size > 50 (large orgs)
* **Filter by empty values** — Employee Name = (empty) finds vacant positions
**Note:** Active filters persist across Directory and Org Chart views. Always check for active filters if data looks unexpected.
## Search
Type in the search box to find positions by name, title, or any attribute. Partial matches work and search is case-insensitive. Search only scans currently filtered (visible) rows.
## Common Workflows
**Analyze department compensation** — Filter = Department > Sort = Salary (high→low) > Export CSV.
**Find compression** — Filter = Direct SOC = 1–2 AND Pay Grade > 12 > Sort = Layer (low→high).
**Vacancy list for recruiting** — Filter = Employee Name = (empty) > Sort = Department (A→Z) > Export CSV.
**Pay equity check** — Filter = Job Title = "Software Engineer" > Sort = Salary (high→low) to compare across departments and locations.
**Find recent hires** — Sort = Start Date (newest→oldest).
## Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
| ------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Can't find expected positions | Check active filters; clear all and search again |
| Sort not working | Remove existing sort (click header 3×), then re-sort |
| Filter options missing a value | That value doesn't exist in the data — check your import |
| Search returns no results | Search only scans filtered rows; clear filters and retry |
## Related Articles
* [Column Customization](https://docs.agentnoon.com/directory/columns-customization)
* [Bulk Operations](https://docs.agentnoon.com/directory/bulk-operations)
