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reorder columns

To change the order in which columns appear in a table, grid, or similar display.

In plain English

Columns have a left-to-right sequence. This action changes that sequence so one column appears before or after another in a table, grid, or similar display.

In context

Here, “reorder columns” names the action that changes the sequence in which columns appear in the display.

Situation
Using dashboards, tables, filters, sorting, views, and bulk controls
What it communicates
offers a column-order change in the customization dialog

Meaning limits

The term itself does not say whether any columns are added, removed, resized, or changed in any way other than their display order.

Examples

“Mina reordered the columns so Price appears before Quantity in the table.”

Core meaning

“Dragging a header left or right will reorder columns in the grid.”

In context