Outlook: Sort improvements to the message list

Microsoft lists this Outlook roadmap item as Launched, with general availability in June 2026.

Launched1 version

Facts

Microsoft id
564803
Status
Launched
Products
Outlook
General availability
June 2026
Release rings
General Availability
Platforms
Desktop
Cloud instances
DoD, GCC, GCC High, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Status pages
Outlook status
First captured by us
(from our first import of this list)
Microsoft last modified
Source
Microsoft 365 roadmap · open the original at Microsoft

Microsoft says

When sorting on Outlook for Web or Outlook for Windows, if the Sort By field is not one of From, Subject, or Date Received, we…

Microsoft 365 roadmap,

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    As first seen: Launched
    Status
    Launched

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