My subfolders in the new outlook seem to be sorted by date of change/creation. How can I sort them in alphabetical order?

Anonymous
2024-01-08T18:21:21+00:00

My subfolders in the new outlook seem to be sorted by date of change/creation. How can I sort them in alphabetical order?

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-14T22:28:13+00:00

    Thanks TBeckyWI - that does indeed sort ALL the folders, including sub folders A-Z. But now my Inbox is way down the order as is my Sent folder and the ability to move these folders is no longer available (like it is in Custom sorting).

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-05-14T13:38:14+00:00

    Late to the game because I've put off switching to the new Outlook but if anyone still comes across this issue, Click View> Folder pane> Sort folders> Order folders A to Z. It might take a moment but it will solve the issue. (This did work to sort ALL folders including subs.)

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-05-08T23:05:26+00:00

    Thanks Donald, however that solution sorts all Outlook folders in A-Z, however the question posed relates to sub-folders within an Outlook folder.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-05-08T18:48:48+00:00

    If you've moved folders around, but want to return them to alphabetical order, go to View and select Folder pane > Order folders A to Z. Tip: To return to your custom order, re-select Custom folder order from the Folder pane dropdown.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-05-02T00:21:31+00:00

    Hi Elana - that solution sorts all Outlook folders in A-Z, however the question posed relates to sub-folders within a created new folder.

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