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# ColumnSortOrder Enum

The Reports.ColumnSortOrder enum describes the order that the grouping column uses to sort data.

## Namespace

[Reports](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.apexref.meta/apexref/apex_namespace_Reports.htm "The Reports namespace provides classes for accessing the same data as is available in the Salesforce Reports and Dashboards REST API.")

## Usage

The GroupingInfo.getColumnSortOrder() method returns a Reports.ColumnSortOrder enum value. The GroupingInfo.setColumnSortOrder() method takes the enum value as an argument.

## Enum Values

The following are the values of the Reports.ColumnSortOrder enum.

| Value | Description |
| --- | --- |
| ASCENDING | Sort data in ascending order (A–Z) |
| DESCENDING | Sort data in descending order (Z–A) |