Direction Element, SortExpression (RDL)

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Indicates whether the items are sorted in ascending or descending order.

Datatype Characteristics

Characteristic Description

Data type and length

String

Default value

Ascending

Element Relationships

Relationship Element

Parent elements

SortExpression Element (RDL)

Child elements

None

Remarks

The Direction element must contain one of the following values:

  • Ascending (Default)
  • Descending

See Also

Reference

Report Definition Language XML Schema
Report Definition XML Elements

Concepts

Report Definition Language Data Types

Other Resources

Development (Reporting Services)
Sorting Data in a Report

Help and Information

Getting SQL Server 2008 Assistance