This tutorial explains how to sort data in Looker Studio in a custom order, beyond the standard alphabetical or numerical sorting. Using a hypothetical bank loan portfolio dataset from a Google Sheet (link in description), the tutorial walks through creating a Looker Studio report, connecting to the Google Sheet data source, and setting up the dashboard with a title, logo, and various charts (pivot table, bar charts). The core of the tutorial focuses on creating custom sort orders for loan categories and customer credit history. Since these fields can’t be sorted alphabetically or numerically into the desired order, the tutorial demonstrates adding two new columns to the Google Sheet: “category order” and “history order.” These columns use VLOOKUP or a similar method to assign a numerical sequence to each category and history item, reflecting the desired custom order. After reconnecting the Looker Studio report to the updated Google Sheet, the tutorial shows how to use these new “order” columns in the chart and pivot table sort settings, ensuring the data is displayed precisely as intended. The tutorial concludes by emphasizing the importance of this technique for non-standard sorting needs and encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more content.