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
    2024-07-10T15:38:43+00:00

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

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  2. 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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  3. Anonymous
    2024-07-09T20:01:34+00:00

    I have my folders the same way this is so important!

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-07-09T18:51:44+00:00

    but again, this just simply isn't what we're talking about. It is quite a hinderance to not be able to manually sort my folders managing folders that coincide with a timeline. If i tried to number them, i'd constantly be re-numbering all.

    Not even part of it? Because I see reports on this thread of others stating they can't even get folders to sort in alphabetical order. At least with OP, his emails were sorted in alphabetical order. I get it...it's a shame we can't manually sort but imagine having NO sort?!

    So I'm sorry my solution isn't aimed at you, but it will work for the others who, at the very least, need their folders sorted alphabetically...

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-07-09T18:10:20+00:00

    but again, this just simply isn't what we're talking about. It is quite a hinderance to not be able to manually sort my folders managing folders that coincide with a timeline. If i tried to number them, i'd constantly be re-numbering all.

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