<p>If you explicitly want a <em>Channel</em> of entries, then you should go with a number field. If, however, you'd use a <em>Structure</em> (with 1 level max), you'd be able to drag and drop entries and use that to order 'em.</p>

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2015-06-02T19:54:09.293Z
Ah ok i see now. But can i change a channel to a structure without loosing everything?
Tim
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2015-06-02T19:55:26.683Z
Good question. I would say you can, but I would conform with the P&T guys before you do it (or backup first)
Paul
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@Tim No, you shouldn't lose any data converting a Channel to a Structure. Might be a good idea to back up your database just in case, though.
Mats Mikkel Rummelhoff
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2015-06-10T11:59:39.803Z
Yes, it worked fine...
Tim
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Paul
<p>What is the best way to set a logic order on a channel of entries. I'd like to be able to set the order of each entry (any unset can default to date afterwards).</p>

<p>Would the best way be just a text field and enter a number? Or is there some other structure?</p>

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Set Order of Entries
# Set Order of Entries

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-06-02)

What is the best way to set a logic order on a channel of entries. I'd like to be able to set the order of each entry (any unset can default to date afterwards).

Would the best way be just a text field and enter a number? Or is there some other structure?

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2015-06-02. Score: 5 | Accepted answer

If you explicitly want a *Channel* of entries, then you should go with a number field. If, however, you'd use a *Structure* (with 1 level max), you'd be able to drag and drop entries and use that to order 'em.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Ah ok i see now. But can i change a channel to a structure without loosing everything?  
> **username_1**: Good question. I would say you can, but I would conform with the P&T guys before you do it (or backup first)  
> **username_2**: @Tim No, you shouldn't lose any data converting a Channel to a Structure. Might be a good idea to back up your database just in case, though.  
> **username_0**: Yes, it worked fine...  

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