September 4th, 2013

PowerTip: Sort Objects Based on a Particular Property

Doctor Scripto
Doctor Scripto
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Summary: Learn how to use the Sort-Object Windows PowerShell cmdlet to sort on a specific property.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question How can I sort a collection of Windows PowerShell objects without using the default property?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer Use the –Property parameter and specify the name of the property to sort on:

get-childitem | sort-object -property length 

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Scripting
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PowerTipScripting Guy!Windows PowerShell

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