407704 – Outlook: Sort and Filter improvements on Outlook on the Web and New Outlook for Windows (archived)

Product:

Outlook, Windows

Platform:

US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

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Details:

Sort and Filter will now be separate buttons in the Message List. This will make it easier to change the Sorted by and the Filtered by values separately. #newoutlookforwindows

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2024-07-18

updated:
2025-02-12

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summary for non-techies**

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User Interface Changes
The separation of Sort and Filter buttons may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential inefficiencies in email management.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/outlook-sort-and-filter-improvements-on-outlook-on-the-web-and-new/ba-p/3701230

Training and Adaptation
Users may require additional training to adapt to the new interface, which could lead to temporary decreases in productivity and increased support requests.
   - roles: End Users, IT Trainers
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/outlook-sort-and-filter-improvements-on-outlook-on-the-web-and-new/ba-p/3701230

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explanation for non-techies**

Outlook is making some changes to how you can organize your emails, and it's a bit like rearranging your office to make it more efficient. Imagine you have a filing cabinet with all your important documents. Previously, you might have had to open one drawer to sort your documents alphabetically and another to filter them by date. It could get a bit confusing if you wanted to do both at the same time.

Now, Outlook is introducing separate buttons for sorting and filtering your emails, much like having two separate drawers in your filing cabinet. One drawer lets you arrange your documents in the order you prefer, while the other allows you to pick out only the documents you need based on specific criteria. This separation makes it easier to find exactly what you're looking for without mixing up your system.

This change is available for both Outlook on the Web and the new Outlook for Windows, meaning you can enjoy this improved organization whether you're working from your desktop or online. It’s like having the same efficient filing system in both your home office and your office at work.

These updates are designed to streamline your email management, helping you focus on what matters most without getting bogged down by a cluttered inbox.