Indentation and sorting in a list report

[okh310]

Hello - I have a list report with a column for task names.  These task names have a WBS number that can be 1, 1.1, 1.1.3 etc.

1=level 1
1.1=level 2
1.1.2=level 3 etc.

I want the task name column to indent based on the level.  I can manually code this with an if then statement and adding spaces in front of the task name.  However, when I go to sort the column, it picks up the spaces in front of the task name so it doesn't sort correctly.

Is anyone aware of a way to do this and get the sorting to work properly?  Is there built in functionality I'm missing?  I know you can do this easily in a crosstab, but not a list report.

Thanks,

[bdbits]

Change your "WBS number" back to the column value, no expression. Now select that data item on the list. Under properties, under Text Source, change Source Type to Report Expression. Put your if or case to add spaces in the expression editor, click OK. Run the report.

[okh310]

Thank you BDBITS!  This suggestion worked perfectly.  I am able to add my indentation with my if then statement AND the sorting works correctly.

[bdbits]

You're welcome.  :D