HT2500 how to alphabetize mailboxes (mail folders) in left column of Mail application

Does anyone know how to how to alphabetize mailboxes (mail folders) in left column of Mail application? It should be easy, but I can't find a way.
Thanks.

Hi sanjampet, that didn't work for me. I disabled my five email accounts, which made the emails dissappear, all mail folders were still visible, I closed the program. I reopened the program, re-enabled the email accounts, and all the same folders were all still visible - not in alphabetical order, so frustrating. One would think apple would have a simple button that could be clicked to put mail box folders into order? Drag and drop is too difficult for me too due to the number of mailboxes. Any other thoughts?

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