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Thunderbird highlighting of message

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After the last update, I found that when I point to a message it is highlighted in red. The choice to send a new message is highlighted in red. I find the color garish and want to reset it. How an that be accomplished? Or, can I revert back to the last version while I look for another email app. I have been a supporter for a very long time. I have used this product for more than a decade. I don;t want to switch but ...

After the last update, I found that when I point to a message it is highlighted in red. The choice to send a new message is highlighted in red. I find the color garish and want to reset it. How an that be accomplished? Or, can I revert back to the last version while I look for another email app. I have been a supporter for a very long time. I have used this product for more than a decade. I don;t want to switch but ...
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It was the Windows accent color causing the issue. It was set on manual with the red color selected. I set it to automatic and I am satisfied with the effect now. Thank you for the help and solution.

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Check which theme you are using. Settings > Appearance?

Do you have any add-on themes installed? Tools > Add-ons & themes?

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Table, Threaded, Light Theme

Changing these parameters does not change the result

Do you have any add-on themes installed? Tools > Add-ons & themes?

What is your system (Windows, Mac) highlight color?

Are you using custom CSS?

Which version of Thunderbird?

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It was the Windows accent color causing the issue. It was set on manual with the red color selected. I set it to automatic and I am satisfied with the effect now. Thank you for the help and solution.

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