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Is there a preview/reading pane (as in Outlook) that allows reading before opening e-mail?

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frosty19
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I am accustomed to Outlook Reading Pane that allows previewing e-mail, then delete before it is opened. Any such option with Thunderbird?

I am accustomed to Outlook Reading Pane that allows previewing e-mail, then delete before it is opened. Any such option with Thunderbird?

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christ1
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Press F8 to bring up the message pane. Note, this isn't just a preview, it's actually opening the message.