By default, the categories displayed in the category pane are sorted alphabetically. As this may not always be the most convenient solution, the order of the categories can be changed manually by dragging a category to a different place in the category tree, e.g. to have frequently used categories shown on top of the category tree.
Custom ordering of categories only works if
• the respective catalog contains the category field Custom Order,
• the Enable/Show Language Specific Category Sorting and Custom Ordering option is activated in the used Category View Set,
• the user who wants to reorder the categories has the permission to modify categories.
A custom-ordered category tree is displayed in that order only for users that employ a Category View Set with the Enable/Show Language Specific Category Sorting and Custom Ordering option activated. Else wise the category tree is displayed in the default order.
NOTE: It is advised to be extremely cautious with custom ordering of categories, as this may effect the view of potentially all other users.
To manually change the order of categories:
1. Drag any category with the mouse to the position where you want to have it.
A thin black line indicates where it will be placed when you release the mouse button.
To override custom ordering and re-establish the alphabetic sorting of categories:
1. Right-click into a category level that you want to sort alphabetically and select Sort by Name from the shortcut menu.
The respective level of categories is sorted alphabetically.
NOTE: Sorting categories by name only affects the current level. If subcategories have a custom order, they will retain it. Thus you can sort any level in your category tree either by name or manually as you need it, independent of any other level.