Sort your message list
Open a folder, tap Sort by in the toolbar, and choose Date, Arrival, Subject, Sender, Star, Read/unread or Attachments. Choose the same item again to reverse the order. A short message tells you the new order. The choice is remembered for each account.
For: EveryoneAndroid
How to sort your message list
Where: Message list › Sort by...
- Open a folder.
- Tap Sort by... in the toolbar or overflow menu.
- Choose a sort type.
- Choose the same type again to flip between newest and oldest, or A to Z and Z to A.
When to use it
Rohit chooses Sender to see all mail from his manager together.
Options
| Sort type | Orders by |
|---|---|
| Date | Date on the message |
| Arrival | When it reached your mailbox |
| Subject | Subject, A to Z |
| Sender | Sender name |
| Star | Starred mail first |
| Read/unread | Unread mail first |
| Attachments | Mail with attachments first |
Good to know
- In a single account the order is saved for that account. In Unified Inbox and other multi-account views it is saved for all of them together.
- The chosen sort type is highlighted with an arrow.
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Updated 2026-10-28