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Rearrange the Thunderbird primary screen?

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dave1310
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My Outlook is configured as shown in the image below. I think this was the original configuration of 2010 as I don't recall ever changing it. As you will note in the image, the email highlighted (selected, etc.) with a single click (Win 10) in the center column displays in the right column. (A double click brings the message up in a new window superimposed over the primary screen.) Can Thunderbird be configured to give me this layout and functionality?

My Outlook is configured as shown in the image below. I think this was the original configuration of 2010 as I don't recall ever changing it. As you will note in the image, the email highlighted (selected, etc.) with a single click (Win 10) in the center column displays in the right column. (A double click brings the message up in a new window superimposed over the primary screen.) Can Thunderbird be configured to give me this layout and functionality?
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You can set up Thunderbird to display emails in the 'Message Pane' and have it positioned on the far right. This particular view is best if you have a wide screen as the 'Thread Pane' which holds the list of emails will still use one line per email.

Menu app icon > Customise > Layout > select 'Vertical View'

example image below - it was a 68* version image, but basically the same.

If the 'Message Pane' is enabled then a single left click will open the email and display it in the 'Message Pane'. How to enabled 'Message Pane':

  • Menu app icon > Customise > Layout > select 'Message Pane'
  • Note: this can be toggled on and off by using the F8 key.

Using a double click you have the choice to open the email in a new tab, or new window, or existing window.

  • Menu app icon > Options > General
  • scroll down to 'Reading & Display' section

'Open messages in:' select prefered option. see image below as guide.

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AgnesRM
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Hi - yes you can change the arrangement. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-change-thunderbird-layout I think the third option is the one you are looking for. You can also drag the column width to suit your preference. Agnes

Toad-Hall
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You can set up Thunderbird to display emails in the 'Message Pane' and have it positioned on the far right. This particular view is best if you have a wide screen as the 'Thread Pane' which holds the list of emails will still use one line per email.

Menu app icon > Customise > Layout > select 'Vertical View'

example image below - it was a 68* version image, but basically the same.

If the 'Message Pane' is enabled then a single left click will open the email and display it in the 'Message Pane'. How to enabled 'Message Pane':

  • Menu app icon > Customise > Layout > select 'Message Pane'
  • Note: this can be toggled on and off by using the F8 key.

Using a double click you have the choice to open the email in a new tab, or new window, or existing window.

  • Menu app icon > Options > General
  • scroll down to 'Reading & Display' section

'Open messages in:' select prefered option. see image below as guide.

Modified by Toad-Hall

dave1310
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Thank you both for your response. My display now looks exactly as I want it to.