How to change the Thunderbird layout

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Configure the layout of the Folder pane, message list pane, and message pane according to your preference.

classicviewIn Classic view, the folder pane runs the entire height of the window.
wideviewIn Wide view, the message pane spans across the width of both the folder pane and the message list pane.
verticalviewIn Vertical view, all three panes are side-by-side.

How to change the layout

Click the menu button , open the View menu, then go to Layout and choose a layout.