Sorting the Property Items of WPF PropertyGrid

This repository demonstrates how to sort property items in the Syncfusion WPF PropertyGrid control using the built‑in SortDirection feature. The sample shows how properties can be displayed in ascending, descending, or unsorted order, helping developers organize and present object properties more effectively in WPF applications.

Overview

The Syncfusion WPF PropertyGrid allows developers to view and edit the properties of an object at runtime. By default, property items can be sorted based on their property names. This example illustrates how to:

• Enable property sorting
• Change the sorting direction
• Disable sorting to preserve custom or declared property order

Why Sort Property Items?

• Groups logically related settings together
• Enhances navigation and overall editing efficiency
• Provides a more professional and user‑friendly UI

Common Sorting Techniques

• CategoryAttribute: Organizes properties into named groups
• DisplayNameAttribute: Affects alphabetical ordering and readability
• Custom PropertyGrid Models: Allows full control over property order

Example

[Category("Appearance")]
[DisplayName("Background Color")]
public Color BgColor { get; set; }