What you want is usually coded into your application. Pick your language and have fun. :-) Sorting is done via the query that you use against your db.
Curtis On Fri, 6 Jun 2003, David Blomstrom wrote: > I joined this list some time ago, but I still haven't had time to really > start learning MySQL yet. I just wanted to ask a couple questions while > they're fresh in my mind: > > 1. Can you point me to some good examples of online MySQL-driven tables > that offer visitors sortable columns and rows - especially any that offer > visitors a choice of HOW they want to sort them? > > 2. Can MySQL tables also incorporate style sheet attributes, regulating the > cell background colors/images, font type, etc.? > > You can see an example of what I'm getting ready to tackle at > http://www.geobop.com/Marini/2.htm The second and third tables each have > rows representing several Central American nations and several nations in > the Caribbean. The nation's names are followed by the names of animals, > which can in turn be divided into mammals, birds and reptiles. These are > JavaScript-driven sortable columns that visitors can arrange alphabetically. > > I also got some good pointers from studying this page - > http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/struct/tables.html > > After I get a handle on this, I think I'll be ready to finally jump into > MySQL. As you can see, I'm making heavy use of colors and background images > in an attempt to make these tables attractive and informative. (I forgot if > I mentioned it on my web page, but you can choose style sheets if you're > using a Mozilla browser.) I just wanted to know if I can retain the colors > and background images if I convert this to a MySQL table. > > Thanks! > > P.S. I have perused http://www.mysql.com/doc/en/index.html , and I found > the answers to many of my other questions there. > > -- -- Curtis Maurand mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.maurand.com -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]