How to Sort Messages in Microsoft Outlook

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Learn how to sort messages in your Outlook inbox or other folders.

This feature works the same in all modern versions of Microsoft Outlook: 2010, 2013, and 2016.

  1. At the top of the message list, click the drop-down arrow next to By Date (the default). By Date
  2. Select an option to sort your messages a different way, such as by sender. Select Option