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Google Search as Search Engine default

I just upgraded to Thunderbird 60 and wish to use Google Search as the default search engine. I installed the Google Search for Thunderbird addon, and restarted Thunderb… (read more)

I just upgraded to Thunderbird 60 and wish to use Google Search as the default search engine. I installed the Google Search for Thunderbird addon, and restarted Thunderbird, but Google Search does not show as choice in the search-engine list. Am I missing a step?

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Trouble keeping deleted messages in the inbox index

I set Server Settings to "Just mark it as deleted" when I delete a message. But after a minute, it disappears from the Inbox. This started right after a Win 10 reinstal… (read more)

I set Server Settings to "Just mark it as deleted" when I delete a message. But after a minute, it disappears from the Inbox. This started right after a Win 10 reinstall. Using IMAP.

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plain text mode

When I select "Edit as New Message" in Thunderbird (v52.9.1) on a Mac, the message editor comes up in html mode even if I have set everything to plain text. I have read a… (read more)

When I select "Edit as New Message" in Thunderbird (v52.9.1) on a Mac, the message editor comes up in html mode even if I have set everything to plain text.

I have read all the articles on this and done all the things people have recommended including messing with Advanced options, account settings, etc. However, none of these solutions work.

Attached is a screenshot showing the problem. The first screenshot shows my inbox. The second shot shows that "Edit as new message" comes up in html mode.

Please advise.

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Thunderbird 60: no persistent indicator for new mail?

Up to now I have been using the FireTray add-on, this is no longer working in Thunderbird 60 even if I enable legacy add-ons. I do believe that Thunderbird is making a ca… (read more)

Up to now I have been using the FireTray add-on, this is no longer working in Thunderbird 60 even if I enable legacy add-ons. I do believe that Thunderbird is making a catastrophic mistake by cutting itself off from a large part of its add-on ecosystem, but I don’t want to debate that here. What I think is really missing is some form of indicator that new e-mail has arrived (not unread but new) that is not transient. If I leave my screen for a while with a minimised TB process running, I will now have to maximise the window and check all accounts (actually, all folders that might receive new mail via filtering) to see if I have missed a new mail notification while I was away. The same applies if I was at the screen but focused on something else. With FireTray I would have seen a change in the tray icon. Now it seems that I have to check the folder pane for a colour change in the names of all candidate accounts or folders. I cannot believe that TB developers want to force us to do constantly inspect the window, so I’d like to know how I am supposed to be able to check if new email has arrived without having to maximise the window. Any suggestions?

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Cannot install themes after Thunderbird updated to 60.0

Thunderbird recently updated to 60.0 and now I cannot install themes. None of the help threads I have found work. I must be missing something. Everything I try keeps addi… (read more)

Thunderbird recently updated to 60.0 and now I cannot install themes. None of the help threads I have found work. I must be missing something. Everything I try keeps adding themes to Firefox instead of Thunderbird.

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How do I go straight to my Inbox in Thunderbird 60?

Hi There - Well, in Thunderbird 60, my add-on, "select inbox" is disabled. https://addons.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/addon/select-inbox/ I have just one Inbox, so … (read more)

Hi There -

Well, in Thunderbird 60, my add-on, "select inbox" is disabled.

https://addons.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/addon/select-inbox/

I have just one Inbox, so when I open TB 60, I want it to always open in the Inbox view.

Will TB 60.0.1 correct this, or do I need another way. If so, kindly advise.

Many thanks! :)

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Stop Thunderbird from automatically opening messages.

I would like to turn off the automatic open of email messages in Thunderbird. When I close or move or delete a message, the next message or the last message automatically… (read more)

I would like to turn off the automatic open of email messages in Thunderbird. When I close or move or delete a message, the next message or the last message automatically opens. I don't want that. I want to be able to open messages individually.

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filter messages by attachment size

How can I define a filter to display all my saved messages with attachments exceeding a certain size, e.g. attachments larger than 5 MB? Many thanks for any hint. Peter … (read more)

How can I define a filter to display all my saved messages with attachments exceeding a certain size, e.g. attachments larger than 5 MB?

Many thanks for any hint. Peter

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Unable to format my signature when HTML is selected

I looked through the help files but still have no formatting toolbar when trying to create my signature in order to format the font, color, ...etc. I set me messages to b… (read more)

I looked through the help files but still have no formatting toolbar when trying to create my signature in order to format the font, color, ...etc. I set me messages to be sent in HTML and checked the box in Account Settings to use HTML too. I can type my signature content but there is no formatting bar at all. I'm using the TB new beta 60 version.

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Google search download is not compatible with Thunderbird 60Beta.

I have researched endless options how to download an add on for google search in the options dropdown menu for search engines. The download https://addons.mozilla.org/en… (read more)

I have researched endless options how to download an add on for google search in the options dropdown menu for search engines.

The download https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/google-search-for-thunderbi/?src=search says it is not compatible with my version of thunderbird which is 60 Beta. What must I do?

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select address by name not email in "TO" (address is in email column)

Why can't you select by name column and have the email address autofilled from the email column? Email address could still show where needed to send out the document. Cur… (read more)

Why can't you select by name column and have the email address autofilled from the email column? Email address could still show where needed to send out the document. Currently you always select from the email address column.

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