# Verify Table Sort

This is a pre-built action in Avo Assure. This action checks whether the data in a grid is correctly sorted in ascending or descending order based on input, ensuring the grid's data is organized properly. 

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note:** 

* If we pass descending order, and column is sorted in descending order - it will pass
* If we pass descending order, and column is sorted in ascending order or not at all sorted - it will fail.
* If we pass ascending order, and column is sorted in ascending order - it will pass
* If we pass ascending order, and column is sorted in descending order or not at all sorted - it will fail
* If we verify sort for a column which is not visible in the grid - it will fail, and display Column does not present on the screen
* If we verify sort for a column which is not sortable (that means not at all sorted) - It will fail
  {% endhint %}

### Syntax

**Input:** `<Column Header>;<Sort Order>`

<table><thead><tr><th>Argument</th><th>Description</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Column Header value<br>(Required*)</td><td>Column name from the grid that we want to verify. This is case-sensitive.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sort Order<br>(Required*)</td><td>Displays the sorting order: ascending or descending</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Output:** `<Dynamic Variable>(Optional)`

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**Example 1**

The **Verify Table Sort** action checks the sorting order of the **Instrument** column. It takes the column name (**Instrument**) and sort order (**ascending**) as inputs and returns **True** if the column is sorted in **descending** order or **False** if it is **not descending**. Use a dynamic variable to display the result.

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