Cannot manually sort folders with new Outlook

Anonymous
2023-07-03T12:33:06+00:00

Hi All

I'm loving the new Outlook, however I'm having real difficulty manually sorting my email folders.

Clicking & dragging the folder, only allows me to drop the folder INTO another folder, but doesn't allow me to drop it in between other folders (meaning I cannot re-arrange / sort the folders manually).

Right clicking the folder and clicking "Move", again only allows me to move the folder INTO another folder. There is no "move up or down" option unfortunately.

It is currently sorting my folders in alphabetical order, but I wish to change this. I have been through all the settings and cannot find anywhere I can manually sort my email folders.

Can anyone assist?

Thank you

Thomas

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-09-04T10:54:48+00:00

    Just another bump - still not fixed/updated.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-07-11T17:27:53+00:00

    This is typical Microsoft, create a new version of a product and not include all the features which make the product usable.

    The ability for the user to sort files in any order desired is a basic feature and not some new thought or concept. This is a reason why Microsoft is one of the most used products on the planet and one of the most hated companies as well. Microsoft has a general disregard for its users and their abilities. Microsoft continually forgets their products are just tools, like a screwdriver.

    Peace,

    John

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-07-10T15:38:43+00:00

    Feels like we're just screaming into the abyss here Microsoft.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-07-10T15:31:06+00:00

    Can we PLEASE get an update. Users are DESPERATE for better functionality which will improve higher acceptance of the new format.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-07-09T11:28:19+00:00

    The thing is, that it is not supposed to change it in alphabetic order. The users expect the functionality like in the "old" outlook: Manual sorting and if necessary alphabetic sorting over the context menu.

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