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A gallery of people profiles<\/a> will automatically list the profiles alphabetically by last name.\u00a0 There are two things that can affect this order:<\/p>\n

Reverse Display Name<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0alphabetical sort order keys off of the Reverse Display Name<\/strong> field. If this field is left blank, the gallery will not sort properly.<\/p>\n

\"example<\/span><\/p>\n

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Override and Sort Order<\/h2>\n

Override Alphabetical Sort<\/strong>: check this option if the person should have priority placement in\u00a0gallery view<\/a>.\u00a0 This option is often used for department chairs and center directors. It will place them ahead of everyone else in the gallery view. All other profiles will display alphabetically by last name after the prioritized profiles.<\/p>\n

Sort Order<\/strong>: allows you to specify the order when multiple profiles have been given priority with the override alphabetical sort option.<\/p>\n

\"example<\/span><\/p>\n

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