What is sorting and ranking in visuals?

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Sorting arranges data in a specific order, usually ascending or descending.
It helps highlight top and bottom performers clearly.
For example, sorting sales by region in descending order shows the highest revenue first.
Ranking assigns a position based on value, like Top 5 products.
In one project, I used a ranking measure to show top-performing sales reps.
Sorting improves readability and comparison.
Ranking supports focused analysis on key contributors.
Both help stakeholders quickly identify performance patterns.

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