bcquality/microsoft/knowledge/ui/default-descending-sort-on-historical-pages.md

bc-version	domain	keywords	technologies	countries	application-area
all	ui	historical-table list-page descending-sort log-entry ledger-entry archive	al	w1	all

Default descending sort on historical pages

Description

Historical list pages should default to showing the newest records first. On pages such as log entries, ledger entries, archives, and other history lists, an oldest-first default order does not align with the primary use of the page, which is typically to review recent activity.

Best Practice

Set descending sort as the default on list pages whose primary purpose is to present historical records. This is the expected default for entry, log, archive, and posted-history pages unless there is a specific requirement to begin with the oldest record.

See sample: default-descending-sort-on-historical-pages.good.al.

Anti Pattern

Using an oldest-first default order on a historical list page where users are primarily interested in recent activity. Typical signs include history, log, or entry pages that regularly need to be re-sorted to descending during normal use.

See sample: default-descending-sort-on-historical-pages.bad.al.