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
    2024-08-17T14:17:44+00:00

    I like the logic, thanks Jessica, but I have many, many date stamped subfolders...

    Martin

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-08-19T19:30:39+00:00

    The only work around that I've been able use is to

    1. Open Classic Outlook
    2. Let the folders, emails, etc sync with the server
    3. Right click in the Inbox
    4. Select to sort subfolders A to Z or Move Folders Manually to where you want.
    5. Then select "Try the new Outlook"
    6. and your folder structure will be resorted the way you want it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-08-19T19:44:11+00:00

    this is objectively not what anyone in this thread is trying to do.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-08-20T10:33:40+00:00

    20.08.2024, over a year since the original issue has been raised and this still persists.

    I'm reverting to the original look. I cannot work if I cannot reorder my folders.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-08-21T13:48:56+00:00

    Hi...

    It's now Aug 2024, I am unable to see a solution, and this is STILL a problem.

    I need to be able to move my folders up and down.

    I was forced to the new outlook email and it is definitely NOT user friendly.

    Please fix!!!

    Cheers

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