Each message is divided into five sections, of which three can be used as sorting criteria:
Status
A message is either read or unread. An unread message is designated with an unopened envelope while a read message is designated with an opened envelope. If a message has been marked for deletion, a trash can is displayed.
Date
The date is a sort criteria. By clicking the "Date" link at the top of the message list, the messages will be displayed in order by date.
From
The sender of a message is a sort criteria. By clicking the "Sender" link at the top of the message list, the messages will be displayed in order by sender.
Subject
By clicking on the subject of a message, the message view page is displayed. The subject is a sort criteria. By clicking the "Subject" link at the top of the message list, the messages will be displayed in order by subject.
Size
The size of a message is displayed in bytes if under 1000 bytes or in kilobytes if over 1000 bytes.