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"send" and "address" pane disappeared from write (compose) window and I can't figure out how to fix.

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I can't send, forward, or reply. When I try to write, reply or forward a screen appears which has "write" in the upper left corner. There are no addresses displayed to choose to send to. The toolbar "Body Text" / "Variable Width" / etc are gray color and not accessible. There is no send button. I evidently messed something up and can't figure out how to fix it.

I can't send, forward, or reply. When I try to write, reply or forward a screen appears which has "write" in the upper left corner. There are no addresses displayed to choose to send to. The toolbar "Body Text" / "Variable Width" / etc are gray color and not accessible. There is no send button. I evidently messed something up and can't figure out how to fix it.

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Pressing F9 toggles the Contact Sidebar on and off.

Pressing the alt key or F10 reveals hidden menu bars. From the menu bar select View-Toolbars and turn the missing toolbars back on.

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Pressing F9 toggles the Contact Sidebar on and off.

Pressing the alt key or F10 reveals hidden menu bars. From the menu bar select View-Toolbars and turn the missing toolbars back on.

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MANY thank you!