Microsoft Lists Gets New Drag and Drop Feature to Reorder List Items

Key Takeaways:

• Microsoft Lists has added a new drag and drop feature that allows users to easily reorder list items.
• The feature supports multiple views, such as gallery, grid, and board, and is compatible with screen readers.
• The drag-and-drop function is disabled when a sort order is applied, and users cannot undo or redo drag-and-drop actions.

Microsoft has released a new update to make list organization easier and more intuitive in its Lists app. This new highly anticipated drag and drop feature allows users to quickly rearrange list items to suit their workflow.

The Microsoft Lists app is designed to help users track and organize information. It offers customizable lists, built-in templates, and seamless integration with Teams, SharePoint, and other Microsoft 365 apps. Users can also set up rules and alerts as well as access their lists from any device.

In Microsoft Lists, the new drag-and-drop feature supports different views, including gallery view, grid view, and board view. This capability also works with the group by and filter options in the Lists app.

“You will now be able to drag and drop seamlessly with this new feature for Microsoft Lists! You can easily start using this option on any new or existing list to arrange your items. You can also drag and drop multiple items at once to reorder them, giving you more ways to organize and stay on top of your work,” Microsoft explained.

How to use drag and drop to reorder list items

To use the new drag and drop feature in Microsoft Lists, users must ensure that their list view is set to Custom Order or has no sort applied, and follow the steps mentioned below:

• Open the list in the Lists app.
• Select and hold the list item that needs to be moved.
• Now, drag the item to the specific position and then release it.

Microsoft Lists users can also reorder items using a keyboard or screen reader. Simply navigate to “More actions” >> “More” and select the move up or move down option. This feature is compatible with Narrator and other screen readers that adhere to standard accessibility guidelines.

Microsoft notes that users cannot undo or redo a drag-and-drop action, and they must manually move items back to their original order if needed. Additionally, the drag-and-drop feature will be disabled if any sort order is applied to the view. Keep in mind that reordering a list item might also trigger automated processes or alerts linked to item updates.