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Set the Default Sorting in the Risk Console

Learn how admin users can customize the default sorting order of risks in the Risk Register within Essential ERM.

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✅ Who can do this?

Only admin users have access to modify the default sort order in the risk register.


⚙️ Step-by-Step: Set Default Sort Order

  1. Go to the Risk Register

    • Navigate to the workspace where you'd like to update the sort order.

    • Open the Risk Register tab.

  2. Click the Settings (⚙️) Icon

    • In the top-right corner of the table, click the settings icon to open the “Manage Table Columns” panel.

  3. Choose a Sort Column

    • Under Default Sort Settings, click the dropdown labeled “Sort by Column”.

    • Pick from available options like:

      • Risk Name

      • Category

      • Inherent Risk

      • Residual Risk

      • Date Created

      • Risk Type

      • and more...

  4. Set the Sort Direction

    • Choose either Ascending (A→Z or low→high) or Descending (Z→A or high→low) using the direction toggle next to the column dropdown.

  5. Apply Changes

    • Click Apply Changes at the bottom right of the panel.

    • Your settings will be saved and used as the default view for all users in that workspace.

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