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I cannot open my email by clicking on it, although I have it set to open that way
When I try to open an email, I have to right click on it and then click on open in new tab, then go to the tab to view email. I have setting to open in new tab, but does not do anything if I click on it. This annoying with several emails to open.
Chosen solution
Check the double click speed setting for your mouse or touch pad. Double clicking a header in Thunderbird most certainly opens a new tab or window.
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A single click shows the message in the Message Pane if turned on. F8 toggles that on and off. A double click opens in a window or tab.
Airmail said
A single click shows the message in the Message Pane if turned on. F8 toggles that on and off. A double click opens in a window or tab.
The message panel toggle worked, but not the double click. I don't want to look at the emails at the bottom, I want them to open up in a new tab.
Are you double clicking them?
This is only a problem on my laptop, not my home computer. Double clicking does no good. I have attempted to check setting on the two to see what is different, but cannot find anything different.
Chosen Solution
Check the double click speed setting for your mouse or touch pad. Double clicking a header in Thunderbird most certainly opens a new tab or window.
Thank you so much for helping through this problem. I am still adjusting to the new laptop and you following up with me really solved the problem.