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There are multiple ways to create a filter for sorting information from an HTML table, but one possible process could be:

1. Identify the HTML table in question by its CSS selector, class, or ID.
2. Use JavaScript or jQuery to select the table and its rows and cells.
3. Create an event listener or trigger for the filter, such as a button click, key press, or select change.
4. Define the sorting criteria, such as sorting by ascending or descending order, alphabetical or numerical values, or specific column headers.
5. Write a sorting function to apply the criteria to the table data, such as using an array sort() method or a custom comparison function.
6. Update the HTML table with the sorted data, either by replacing the entire table or by updating specific rows and cells.
7. Optionally, add additional features to the filter, such as pagination, search, or filtering by multiple criteria or conditions.

Depending on the complexity and requirements of the filter, this process may involve additional steps or optimizations, such as caching, debouncing, or using external libraries or plugins.