When replying to a message, some people prefer to add their comments above the original message, while others prefer to add their comments after the original message. Thunderbird can be configured to position the editing cursor either above or below the original message. The position of the cursor depends on the Composition & Addressing settings for the account. To access these settings, select [[Template:accountsettings]]. [[Image:reply below]] When you reply to a message, the editing cursor will automatically be placed below the original message. [[Image:reply cursor below]] If you change the Composition & Addressing setting to {menu start my reply above the quote}, the cursor will be inserted above the original text. [[Image:reply cursor above]] = More Resources = * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_style Wikipedia article on posting styles, including top and bottom posting]

When replying to a message, some people prefer to add their comments above the original message, while others prefer to add their comments after the original message. Thunderbird can be configured to position the editing cursor either above or below the original message.

The position of the cursor depends on the Composition & Addressing settings for the account. To access these settings, select ToolsEdit > Account Settings .

When you reply to a message, the editing cursor will automatically be placed below the original message.

If you change the Composition & Addressing setting to start my reply above the quote, the cursor will be inserted above the original text.

More Resources

• Wikipedia article on posting styles, including top and bottom posting