Sorting

Updated on Dec 11, 2025

To request sorted data on initial load, configure the sort options in the DataSourceSortDescriptorFactory. The ToDataSourceResult() extension method will return only the sorted data in the response object.

• The Sort method sets the initial sorts.

Razor

    @(Html.Kendo().DataSource<ProductViewModel>()
        .Name("myDataSource")
        .Ajax(datasource => datasource
            .Read(read => read.Action("Products_Read", "Home"))
            .Sort(sort =>
            {
                //Sort by the UnitsInStock in descending order.
                sort.Add(product => product.UnitsInStock).Descending();
                // Then sort by the ProductName in ascending order.
                sort.Add(product => product.ProductName);
            })
        )
    )

Razor

    <kendo-datasource name="myDataSource" type="DataSourceTagHelperType.Ajax">
        <transport>
            <read url="@Url.Action("Products_Read", "Home")"/>
        </transport>
        <sorts>
            <sort field="UnitsInStock" direction="desc" />
            <sort field="ProductName" />
        </sorts>
    </kendo-datasource>

See Also

• Server-Side API