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how do I set right margin in thunderbird compose

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When composing an email, the line wraps about 1/2 way across the window screen. When the email is 'replied to' and included in the reply, the entire message is contained on one line. I'm running version 31.1.2. This didn't happen when I was running an older version.

When composing an email, the line wraps about 1/2 way across the window screen. When the email is 'replied to' and included in the reply, the entire message is contained on one line. I'm running version 31.1.2. This didn't happen when I was running an older version.

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Are the replies coming from a person using an apple product?

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The reply is being sent by Thunderbird 31.1.2 on 64 bit Windows 7, service pack 1

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Do you compose in plain text, or do you use HTML formatting? If HTML, do you have a signature with images in it?

When composing in Thunderbird, plain text has a wrap limit, by default set at 72 characters. Email written using HTML has no business wrapping except automatically at the window edge. It should re-flow to fit the display.

As Matt hints, I've had interesting experiences too when corresponding with Mac users.

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Thanks for all your replies