Sorting in "Folder pane" -- LR4-Library mode

How do I sort my folders in the Library mode -- on the left "folders panel" -- by default it sorts alphabetically -- how do I change that default?

You can't.
Just use a naming convention that matches alphabetically what you want to achieve.
Cornelia

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thank you

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Yes, but you have to delete images in the folder first. You can delete files within Lr. When the folder is empty Lr will allow deletion of the folder.
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