Outlook sort by name, but can't jump to name

Anonymous
2023-05-16T15:40:26+00:00

I just tried the NEW outlook.

I can sort by names A-Z, but then I have to scroll to find the person.

The old outlook, I could just type the first letter and it would jump to that name.

Is there a setting in the new outlook that allows you to jump to the letter when typed?

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-28T16:22:40+00:00

    Exactly! I'm still struggling with this when I have a folder that is 18 miles long and I'm looking for the email from "Zoltan". The infinite scroll is maddening~! No fix in sight.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-29T00:24:49+00:00

    I used it very briefly, the new version... and reading your comment it is even more shocking that they removed the active email after sorting. I use conversation mode and I cannot be functional without these two features. I mean, I guess I could, but it takes a serious toll on productivity (and of course mood).

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-02-20T11:16:16+00:00

    I'm astounded that Microsoft still haven't fixed this. The sort and select functionality was a godsend...this is a complete time waster and annoyance on a daily basis. Can it really be that difficult to put something back that previously existed??

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-02-21T16:18:14+00:00

    This is a very frustrating lack of functionality, seems the new version is lowing everyone down rather than an upgrade it feels like a down grade.

    The issue is two fold, one you cannot search by simply typing a letter or two, nor does it display the message you were on, it always goes to the top email - @Microsoft there are numerous posts and questions on this, now dating back 2 years - please resolve as a matter of urgency!

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-02-21T16:32:22+00:00

    Exactly! I've been posting and posting about this on different forums and EVERYone agrees. Yes there are some dumb and convoluted workarounds, obviously I can scroll for days and find what I need, but to have no update or response from Microsoft is sad.

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