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

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

322 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-23T12:44:30+00:00

    I'm using the "New" outlook, Outlook Version 1.2024.1009.100 (Production).
    I guess it's possible they are doing a gradual rollout, rather than big bang. I must be one of the lucky ones! Just make sure you update your Outlook / Microsoft 365 regularly.

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-23T12:16:44+00:00

    Finally, they did it! Took a long while, but we got there. Thank you everyone for contributing your voices, no doubt all your feedback helped to eventually push forward this very basic & fundamental change.

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2024-10-16T18:08:39+00:00

    Agree 100%. It sucks up memory, which causes it to constantly crash and freeze up. There are so many features that have bugs or just need improvement

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-15T02:59:21+00:00

    Hi,

    Absolutely agree that this is a must have functionality and would love to be able to colour the folders as well to align with my calendar categories.

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-08T07:56:55+00:00

    Bump...

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments