How can I add/remove/change the column headers in the inbox?

Question

I'm trying to edit the column headers in the inbox of New Outlook that allow you to sort messages. I used to be able to do this by right clicking. Now it doesn't work.

Answer 1

@Winter, Kaye said

I'm trying to edit the column headers in the inbox of New Outlook that allow you to sort messages

In New Outlook for Windows or Outlook Web you can still click or right-click on a visible Column Header to sort by that column.

For columns that are not visible, use the Sort Control in the upper right corner.

Unlike Classic Outlook, in New Outlook the number, type, and position of the columns is pretty much fixed. If you want more flexibility in your Inbox View, all I can suggest is that you Vote for and Comment on these Feature Request:

New Outlook - Needs More Flexibility to Add Columns!
https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/4f693d1c-fa2c-f011-9d48-7c1e52ead3c1

Please add back the ability to add columns to inbox. Specifically the "to" column
https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/8935287a-4762-f011-95f2-7c1e52a55eeb

Answer 2

Follow https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/add-or-remove-columns-in-the-inbox

Change your view to show columns

In order to add and remove columns, you must use a list view. The default view for the Inbox is Compact, showing messages grouped by conversation.

To switch your view to a list view:

Select the View menu, then Change View.

Select Single or Preview.

Add or remove columns in a list view

On the View tab, in the Current View group, click View Settings.

In the Advanced View Settings dialog box, click Columns.

1. In the Show Columns dialog box, in the Available columns list, click a column name, and then click Add. If the column that you want is not in the Available columns list, click the Select available columns from box to see additional sets of columns. To create a custom column, click New Column, enter a Name for the column, and then click the Type and Format of information that you want the column to display. To remove a column, in the Show these columns in this order list, click a column name, and then click Remove.
2. Click OK to save your changes and apply your new view. Important If you don't see your new column appear in your view, you probably aren't using a list view. See Change your view to show columns to switch to a list view first, then repeat the steps in this procedure

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Marcin