diff --git a/src/generic/datavgen.cpp b/src/generic/datavgen.cpp
index f62622acaa..b4a993f888 100644
--- a/src/generic/datavgen.cpp
+++ b/src/generic/datavgen.cpp
@@ -615,12 +615,12 @@ private:
         // Is the branch node currently open (expanded)?
         bool                 open;
 
-        // By which column are the children currently sorted
-        int                  sortColumn;
-
         // Are the children currently sorted ascending or descending
         bool                 sortAscending;
 
+        // By which column are the children currently sorted
+        int                  sortColumn;
+
         // Total count of expanded (i.e. visible with the help of some
         // scrolling) items in the subtree, but excluding this node. I.e. it is
         // 0 for leaves and is the number of rows the subtree occupies for