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I can't turn off the confirmation dialog box for delete from inbox!

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Rufus Smith
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It seem like since a recent version update of Thunderbird, I have to confirm every email deletion. Before it would simply delete and move into the Trash. If I really wanted it back, I could get it back from the Trash. Why does it now ask me EVERY TIME I delete an email. I used to be able to just press the delete key for a message to go on to the next message. If I accidentally deleted something I'd go find it in the Trash.

Why does "Move to Trash" have to be confirmed now?????

It slow my mail reading down incredibly.

Who added that as default option and why???


Rufus

It seem like since a recent version update of Thunderbird, I have to confirm every email deletion. Before it would simply delete and move into the Trash. If I really wanted it back, I could get it back from the Trash. Why does it now ask me EVERY TIME I delete an email. I used to be able to just press the delete key for a message to go on to the next message. If I accidentally deleted something I'd go find it in the Trash. Why does "Move to Trash" have to be confirmed now????? It slow my mail reading down incredibly. Who added that as default option and why??? Rufus

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Matt
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First, is it moving to trash? There is a delete option to bypass that move and simply zap the email. (shift+Delete)

Otherwise try resetting as suggested here https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1155312