How to Sort by Unread and then Read mail in Outlook 2007

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At College

In Outlook 2007 on exchange server, I want messages sorted so that the unread
ones are at the top of the list and read ones after that. Within each group
of unread and read messages, I want them sorted by date-newest first. I can
add the read field with Field Chooser, but cannot sort by it - when clicking
on the icon I get a " You cannot sort by this field" message.
I know how to use the search folder to list unread messages or the Current
view box on the Advanced toolbar. But I want the entire message list, not
just the unread ones.
 
B

Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]

In Outlook 2007 on exchange server, I want messages sorted so that the
unread
ones are at the top of the list and read ones after that. Within each group
of unread and read messages, I want them sorted by date-newest first. I can
add the read field with Field Chooser, but cannot sort by it - when clicking
on the icon I get a " You cannot sort by this field" message.
I know how to use the search folder to list unread messages or the Current
view box on the Advanced toolbar. But I want the entire message list, not
just the unread ones.
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You cannot group by date and by Read and you cannot sort by Read. In short, I
don't think you can get what you want, which appears to be grouped by date and
then by Read.
 
M

Motley

I wonder why this is not a valid way of sorting messages as it is extremely
useful if you want to sort by date in ascending order but still keep your
unread emails at the top of the list. I sure hope Microsoft plans on adding
this ability as I know several people who would prefer to sort that way. If
there is an issue with sorting by read/unread status then there should at
least be an option to keep unread email at the top regardless of your sorting.
 
C

censoredsoft

How is this not a feature?

The data is recorded somewhere as we can see columns for read but the UI
isn't capable of doing this sort. Being a developer I'm sure there is a
logical programmatic reason as UI people took the time to say "hey, this
isn't possible"

By why?
 
B

Bob I

You have an Unread message folder already.
How is this not a feature?

The data is recorded somewhere as we can see columns for read but the UI
isn't capable of doing this sort. Being a developer I'm sure there is a
logical programmatic reason as UI people took the time to say "hey, this
isn't possible"

By why?


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