&xwp;'s folder sort functions are configured on the "Sort" notebook pages.

The "Sort" page appears in two different locations:

  1. The "Sort" page in the &link_wpsobj; allows you to specify global sort settings, which apply to all folders, unless you specify something different for a certain folder.

    For example, you can enable "Always maintain sort order" on for all folders.

  2. &xwp; also replaces the default &os2; "Sort" page in every folder properties notebook. On this page you may override the default settings which you have specified in the "Workplace Shell" object.
The list box on the "Sort" notebook pages lets you select the default sort criterion for a certain folder (or, in the "Workplace Shell" notebook, for all folders).

If "Folders first" is enabled, all subfolders are sorted to the top of the folder. See "Sort Criteria" for a detailed description.

If "Always maintain sort order" is enabled, the folder will always be sorted according to the default sort criterion.