Install this add-on. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/manually-sort-folders/

thanks christ1, i'm a scaredy cat, do i just download and smile, or do i have to go into appdata and find a home for the add-on. i have a high BSOD success rate

Klop,

It would auto install itself with any plugins / extensions, *might* require restarting thunderbird tho that is nto clear from the info page-- in that case you would see a orange or green 'Restart Now' clickable link.

thanks Corey, thanks Christ1,

when i clicked on download the how to list opens.

https://support.cdn.mozilla.net/media/uploads/images/2016-05-27-03-25-21-0471f9.png

wasn't what i was expecting but it seems just as good probably easier after i play with it.

have a good night guys.