# Sort posts and comments

https://help.circle.so/p/posts/post-spaces/sort-posts-and-comments

Category: [Posts](https://help.circle.so/p/posts) › [Post spaces](https://help.circle.so/p/posts/post-spaces)

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_Last updated: September 26, 2023_  
  
Organizing posts and comments in a space can help you and your members find relevant content quickly and easily. In this article, we'll guide you through setting a default order for posts and comments within the post space that fits your preferences.

## Set default sort order for posts

For all three types of post space layouts, you can choose to set a default order for the posts. Here are the sort options:

- **Latest** : Showcases the newest posts at the top for up-to-date content.

- **Oldest** : Displays the oldest posts first for historical context.

- **Popular** : Highlights highly engaged posts based on the number of comments.

- **Likes** : Prioritizes posts with the[](http://likes.new/)most likes.

- **New activity** : Brings posts with recent comments to the forefront.

- **Alphabetical** : Organizes posts alphabetically by title of the post for easy reference.

To set a default order for posts:

1. Head to the post space.

2. Click the dropdown icon beside the space name in the header and select **Options**.

3. In the **Sort** section, click the **Default post** dropdown and select your preferred option.

4. (Optional) If you want to allow your members to sort posts based on their preference, enable the  **Allow members to sort posts**  toggle.

5. Click **Save changes**.

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## Set default sort order for comments

The option to set a sort order for comments is only available to admins and moderators of the post space. You can choose either **Latest** or **Oldest** as the default sort order for comments on posts, which will be applied to everyone.

To set a default order for comments:

1. Head to the post space[.](http://space.click/)

2. Click the dropdown icon beside the space name in the header and select **Options**.

3. In the **Sort** section, click the **Default comment** dropdown and select your preferred option.

4. Click **Save changes**.

## **Relevant articles**

- [Configure post settings](/p/posts/post-spaces/configure-post-settings)

- [Hide or close comments on a posts](/p/posts/post-spaces/hide-or-close-comments-on-a-posts)

- [Pinning a post](/p/posts/post-spaces/pinning-a-post)

- [Follow or unfollow posts](/p/posts/post-spaces/follow-or-unfollow-posts)