Write the intended sequence
List a few reference items in the order they should appear. A discussion may need a custom sequence, while an archive may be easier to browse chronologically. Name the purpose before adjusting settings so a visually tidy list does not become the only acceptance criterion.
Inspect sort and direction separately
Channels Collections documents Custom and metadata-based sorts, plus forward or reverse direction. Check both the sort field and the direction. A correct release-date sort can still appear opposite to the intended browsing order.
Avoid editing release dates merely to force an arrangement. If the order is editorial, use the supported custom-order route. Keep the collection’s inclusion rule unchanged while testing, so a membership change does not masquerade as an ordering correction.
Check representative positions
Inspect the expected first, middle and last items in the actual client. If one is absent, return to membership or identification rather than repeatedly reversing the sort. If all are present in the intended order, retain the chosen policy with the collection note.
No Channels collection was edited for this article. The procedure resolves an arrangement decision and does not establish that the list is a newly supplied media catalogue.
Questions answered
Can reversing the order fix a missing title?
No. Membership and ordering need separate investigation.
Should I alter metadata to enforce a discussion order?
A supported custom order is clearer when the sequence is editorial.
Sources & further reading
Official references for the subjects discussed. Service terms and device software can change.