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search  Similar to Dts, Nts stands for Number Table Sorting and
is used to display numbers with thousands separator in a
sortable table and have them numerically sorted in alphabetic
sort mode.  What it solves[change | edit source]  Formerly, for
table sorting to function correctly, numbers had to be entered
with not more than one thousands separator. As a workaround
alphabetic sorting mode was applied, and the numbers provided
with a hidden part so that alphabetic sorting corresponded with
numeric sorting.  Since a mix in one column of numbers formatted
for alphabetic sorting and plain numbers does not allow proper
sorting, adding a number in an existing table may require
putting it in the format used in that column. Also, if some
table cells in a column contain text after the number, or if the
numbers are preceded by some fixed text other than a currency
symbol, alphabetic sorting mode is needed.  This template
automatically creates the hidden <span