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I am trying the New Outlook. I used to be able to sort my inbox by column (FROM) and then type in a letter and quickly get to all emails from people starting with that letter. For me that was a quick way to navigate my emails. It does not seem to work like that now. Is there a setting that I am missing or did Microsoft take that out in the new version? I understand that the search bar can be used and filters can be used, but I want the one letter search functionality that I have been using.
Using New Outlook on Windows for personal email, calendar, and contact management
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Its been a year and this is still not fixed.... how many complaints do you need to register to return this vital feature. Scrolling through the inbox to find emails from people that names start with something further than B has been a nightmare. My next search will be how to go back to old outlook.
Can we get a reply from a Microsoft product manager with some explanation why this feature isnt in by default and more importantly, if its on the roadmap?
It's a year later and it still does not work. I don't think Microsoft gives a dame about it!
i actually can't believe this isn't included.
probably the most repeated thing i've done in outlook for about 20 years!
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