Can the order of items in the CMS be changed in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Use Sort Order in CMS Collection settings to arrange items by date, name, reference, number fields, or custom ranking.
- In Collection Lists, set sorting rules under Element Settings using ascending/descending order.
- For manual control, create a custom number field (e.g., "Sort Order") and sort by it.
- CMS Collections are dynamic, so you cannot drag-and-drop items manually.
Yes, CMS items in Webflow can be reordered in different ways depending on the context.
1. Sorting in CMS Collections
- In the CMS Collection settings, you can apply a Sort Order to arrange items dynamically.
- Sort options include date created, date modified, name, reference fields, number fields, or custom ranking fields.
- Sorting applies to all collection lists that reference this collection.
2. Manually Reordering in Collection Lists
- When adding a Collection List to a page, go to the Element Settings panel.
- Under Sort Order, choose an available field and set it to ascending or descending.
- You can apply multiple sorting rules if needed.
3. Using a Custom Rank Field
- If you want full control, add a number field to your CMS collection (e.g., "Sort Order").
- Assign numbers to each item manually (e.g., 1, 2, 3…).
- Use this field in the Sort Order settings.
4. Static vs. Dynamic Collections
- CMS Collections are dynamic, meaning items can only be sorted based on field values.
- Unlike static pages, you cannot manually drag-and-drop items into a specific order.
Summary
You can control the order of CMS items using Sort Order settings or a custom number field, but you cannot manually rearrange items by dragging and dropping them.