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.
> 
> 

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