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
    2023-11-09T15:06:08+00:00

    I found a work around but I am not sure if you would like it. If you put a number before the name, it will move them up or down on the list.

    01 Important

    04 IT Department

    02 HR Department

    In the following example it will put HR a head of IT, it works good for me just thought I would offer this up.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-09T15:36:11+00:00

    This is so helpful and definitely a relief while we wait on a fix! It makes so much sense and I appreciate you sharing it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-11-09T16:12:10+00:00

    Please definitely add this feature! It is critical for any one who has a lot of emails and perhaps a lot of projects. Thank you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-11-09T20:06:56+00:00

    Smart workaround. Thanks for the tip!

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-11-13T09:32:35+00:00

    Hugely important. Please prioritize this feature request.

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