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title: "Sort by Name"
url: "https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/html/11072.html"
section_path: "Object Manager > View > Sort By Name"
command_id: "100004750"
description: "Sorts the items into alphabetical order when in Flat Tree mode or Layer mode (the hierarchy is not displayed in these modes). This can make it easier to …"
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# Sort By Name

Sorts the items into alphabetical order when in **Flat Tree** mode or **Layer mode** (the hierarchy is not displayed in these modes). This can make it easier to select specific items.