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Email messages received, display single line only

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bluesky102001

Using Thunderbird 128.0.1esr (64-bit)

I have just bought a new Windows 11 laptop to replace older model. Using the old laptop, email messages are displayed in a single line format, which you click to open the message.

Using the new laptop, messages are displayed in two lines, taking up more space.

I much prefer the less cluttered format, and wondered whether anyone could advise the settings I need to alter.

Grateful for any advice.

Using Thunderbird 128.0.1esr (64-bit) I have just bought a new Windows 11 laptop to replace older model. Using the old laptop, email messages are displayed in a single line format, which you click to open the message. Using the new laptop, messages are displayed in two lines, taking up more space. I much prefer the less cluttered format, and wondered whether anyone could advise the settings I need to alter. Grateful for any advice.

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if you see the 'quick filter' button above the message list pane, there is a small icon to the right. Click that and tick 'table view.' You are in card view.

Thank you very much for your helpful, speedy response.

That worked a treat!

Best wishes

I have downloaded Thunderbird 128.0.1esr (64-bit) and have the same problem. But there is no icon to be seen, only the quick filter button.

Issue now solved, thanks for helpful information.

To @jon.jay: click view>layout and tick message list header.