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How can I delete messages from my inbox without opening them?

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Andrew-B
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With other mail systems there is a checkbox to delete a message without opening it. How do I do this with Thunderbird without opening the email? Normally, I would have to click on the email before I can delete it.

With other mail systems there is a checkbox to delete a message without opening it. How do I do this with Thunderbird without opening the email? Normally, I would have to click on the email before I can delete it.

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christ1
christ1
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Right-click the message - Delete