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before 1.12.0 because the sorting icons before 1.12.0 are

As Kevin said, the sorting is done by the

header rows; one for sorting and the other for

All sorting, searching and paging functions

@allan I'm having similar issues as OP. When I use your orderBy syntax, the sorting only happens once. I believe it's lacking the order direction. How would I include that into the statement?

See if this sorting plugin helps. Kevin

just return the date. Sorting will still be by

Here is an example of the issue: live.datatables.net/regizelo/1/edit Column Age has some empty values - The SearchBuilder sees it as string with numbersType type sorting.

You can use orderFixed to have the column with the absolute data to be sorted first followed by any user selected sorting. Kevin

Thank you, Colin, I appreciate your answer. nevertheless, I think you are wrong mate. there is an option to preserve your sorting. tMorning.row('#row_Id').data(row2manipulate).draw('page'); have a lovely day my friend.