Sorting the mail folder list

Default sort order

By default the mail folder list in the left pane contains top-level nodes in the following order:

  • On This Computer - contains all mail for local account types (if configured)

  • One or more remote email account types (if configured)

  • Search Folders (if enabled)

The folders under each top-level node are sorted in alphabetical order.

Changing the sort order

  • You can change the default sort order of the top-level nodes under Edit ▸ Preferences ▸ Mail Accounts by dragging an account in the list up or down.

    You can revert your custom sort order by choosing Edit ▸ Preferences ▸ Mail Accounts ▸ Restore Default.

  • You can change the sort order of folders under Folder ▸ Edit Sort Order….