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Implementing Root-Level Row Reordering in Kendo UI for Vue TreeList

Updated on Mar 31, 2026

Environment

Product Kendo UI for Vue TreeList
Version Current

Description

The Kendo UI for Vue TreeList currently does not support built-in functionality for root-level row reordering. However, similar to the "row reorder" feature in the Grid component, you can achieve this functionality for the TreeList by implementing a custom solution. This approach allows you to reorder only the root-level items while leaving child items unaffected.

This knowledge base article also answers the following questions:

  • How to reorder root-level rows in Kendo UI for Vue TreeList?
  • Is it possible to enable drag-and-drop sorting in Vue TreeList?
  • Can I reorder rows in Vue TreeList like the Grid component?

Solution

To implement root-level row reordering in the Kendo UI for Vue TreeList, follow these steps:

  1. Add a drag-and-drop mechanism to the TreeList to reorder root-level rows.
  2. Update the underlying data source to reflect the new order.

Here is an example of how to achieve this:

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