# Managing columns

**Resizing columns**

To change the width of a column, simply move the mouse over the column border in the header row to see the cursor change to a double-sided arrow. Then click and drag the border to resize the column.

![](/files/-MgF4BnHd3_9UGsOkcLA)

To autosize a column, simply move the mouse over the column border in the header row and double click the mouse when the pointer changes to a double-sided arrow.

## **Displaying columns**

Right-clicking on any column header displays a list of columns that are available in the panel. Only columns that are checked will be visible. To display a column just place a checkmark by the desired column title.

![](/files/-MgF4BnKbYcVe7JGsEJ2)

## **Reordering columns**

User can rearrange columns in tables by moving them to new locations. Click on a column header and drag the column to the desired location in the table.

## Filtering

Move cursor over the column header and click on Filter button![](/files/-MgF4BnN_1AITgb1bHgp) to choose the filter criteria in opened window:

![](/files/-MgF4BnS669Wx1ovF0Q1)

Note: filter criteria can be different for each column.

Filtering of text columns allows to find the selected symbol in 1 click:

![](/files/-MgF4BnTdPhOhd1ely13)

![](/files/-MgF4BnWM-1K5L2Y7yHp)

## Sorting

Table data can be sorted by any column. Clicking on a column header sorts the data in descending order. To sort in ascending order, click on the header once again. When data is sorted, special icon appears in the header showing the sorting direction.

![](/files/-MgF4BnZ-vFUmR7AdLlp)


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://help.za.velocitytrade.com/desktop-application-for-windows/windows/getting-started/managing-columns.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.