property Column.SortPosition as Long
Returns or sets a value that indicates the position of the column in the sorting columns collection.

TypeDescription
Long A long expression that indicates the position of the column in the control's sort bar. The collection is 0 - based. 
Use the SortPosition to change programmatically the position of the column in the control's sort bar. Use the SingleSort property to allow sorting by multiple columns. Use the SortBarVisible property to show the control's sort bar. Use the SortOrder property to add columns to the control's sort bar. The control fires the Sort event when the user sorts a column. Use the ItemBySortPosition property to get the columns being sorted in their order. Use the AllowSort property to avoid sorting a column when the user clicks the column.