What is sorting during transformation?

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Sorting during transformation means arranging data in a specific order before loading into the model.
We can sort by columns like date, amount, or customer name in Power Query.
In my project, orders were sorted by Order Date to prepare time-series analysis.
It ensures visuals like line charts or tables display data correctly.
Sorting also helps when applying ranking or top-N calculations.
It does not change underlying data, only the order in which it’s processed.
Power Query keeps sort steps applied in the transformation sequence.
This improves report readability and analytical accuracy.
Sorting can be combined with filtering for efficient datasets.
So it structures data for clear and meaningful presentation.

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