Webmail: Let's not indent folders with subfolders

Idea shared by kevind - Today at 1:44 PM

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In release notes for most recent build, I saw "Webmail UX improvements across various pages" and that inspired me to suggest this enhancement.

Currently, if you create a subfolder in webmail, it will put an arrow in front and indent the folder name. This is not how most email clients work. Instead, keep the folder lined up with the other folders and put the arrow in front of the folder.

Most email apps line up folder names regardless if they have subfolders. Here's Outlook:

But with SmarterMail, folders with subfolders get indented:

Make Archive so it lines up with Business. Don't indent Fruits because then it lines up with Apples & Oranges making it difficult to realize they are subfolders.

Just trying to improve webmail and make it more like an email client. Thanks!

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Derek Curtis Replied

Today at 3:59 PM

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I think it depends on the client, and individual preferences. Personally, I prefer the indent as it's a clear indication of what folder is a sub of its parent. Here's how eM Client shows subfolders:

And here's webmail:

I like the similarity, and prefer the arrows and indent as, at least to me, it makes it very apparent that 1&1 is a subfolder under 1903 Bldg, and that 11-small Biz newsletters is a subfolder under 1&1.

Again, personal preference.

Derek Curtis

CCO

SmarterTools Inc.

www.smartertools.com

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