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Lost Option to list Unread Msgs Only

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In my effort to solve a different issue, I have made things somewhat worse.... I do not see the option to display listing of unread/all messages. I do not see a Settings tab in the menu bar.

Please help. TNX.

_____________________________________________ desktop win11 pro Thunderbird 148.0 (64-bit)

In my effort to solve a different issue, I have made things somewhat worse.... I do not see the option to display listing of unread/all messages. I do not see a Settings tab in the menu bar. Please help. TNX. _____________________________________________ desktop win11 pro Thunderbird 148.0 (64-bit)

Chosen solution

After reading https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/unified-toolbar, I now have figured out how to navigate when using the Customize Toolbars screen.

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I have also lost the Quick Filter Bar .... Help~!~

Press Alt to reveal the menu bar if it's not visible. Then click menu item <View | Toolbars> and check Quick Filter Bar. You will also get back the filter buttons, including the "Show only unread messages" button.

I do see a meu bar.

Under <View | Toolbars>, Quick Filter Bar is grayed-out.

Are you using any add-ons that might affect the Quick Filter behavior? For example, I use "Expression Search - NG" which can drastically change how the Quick Filter works. Try restarting Thunderbird in Troubleshooting Mode, which temporarily disables all add-ons. This could give some indication if an add-on is the problem.

Menu item <Help | Troubleshooting Mode>

Chosen Solution

After reading https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/unified-toolbar, I now have figured out how to navigate when using the Customize Toolbars screen.

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