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VA.gov Design System Sort
Documents a dedicated Sort component for reordering search results and lists, including when to use sort, when to use filters instead, implicit submission, page reset, persistence, placement, responsive sizing, and clear sort-option labels.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sort controls | Choose sort controls when the same result set can be usefully ordered by two or more meaningful attributes. | Changing a Sort by select applies the new order to the full current result set and keeps unrelated query and filter state intact. | VA documents dedicated result-list sorting, implicit submission, whole-set sorting, page reset, persistence, placement, and option labelling. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: VA.gov Design System. Last checked: .