How to apply the Email sort order to all folders in Evolution?

How to Apply Email Sort Order to All Folders in Evolution

By default, Evolution remembers the sort order (e.g., by Date, Sender, or Subject) for each folder individually. If you want a consistent view across your entire mailbox, you have to set it globally.

The Steps

1. Open Evolution and go to Edit -> Preferences.
2. Select Mail Preferences -> General.
3. Look for the “Default Sorting” section.
4. Set your preferred “Sort by” and “Sort order” (Ascending/Descending).

Why This Matters

• Consistency: In a world of information overload, having your inbox, sent items, and archives all sorted by the same logic (usually “Date Received”) reduces cognitive load.
• Performance: In 2026, with mailboxes containing hundreds of thousands of emails, setting a consistent sort order helps Evolution’s indexing engine (using SQLite) keep your UI snappy and responsive.