In Sitecore, how do child items appear by default?

In Sitecore, child items within a parent item appear by default in alphabetical order based on their item name. This is a standard behavior that allows users to easily navigate through the content tree. Alphabetical ordering makes it intuitive for developers and content editors to find specific items without the need for additional sorting mechanics.

While other methods of ordering items, such as by item ID or by date created, can be implemented or customized, the default setting for most content displays in Sitecore remains alphabetical. This is particularly useful in environments with many child items, as it maintains organization and accessibility. The ability to easily locate items by name also enables better content management practices.