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# DataFieldSortOrder

Sort by given fields. The sort orders defined first in the list will take priority. If there are no given sort orders or a tie on the final sorted field then the resulting set will be sorted by ID in ascending order.

## [_link_](#graphql-schema-definition) GraphQL Schema definition

`   - input DataFieldSortOrder {  - # GraphQL field to sort on - field: [DataFieldOrderField](https://help.tableau.com/v0.0/api/metadata_api/en-us/reference/datafieldorderfield.doc.html)!  - # Order direction to sort output - direction: [OrderDirection](https://help.tableau.com/v0.0/api/metadata_api/en-us/reference/orderdirection.doc.html)! - }   `

## [_link_](#require-by) Require by

This element is not required by anyone