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the e-mail adress I choose in the "to" changes after pushing TAB

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I start typing the e-mail address I want to sent my e-mail to, after using the mouse to select the address I like to use I push the TAB button and the address changes to the previous address on the list. This started after the last update to TB 31.3.0, and is very annoying because I send e-mails to the wrong people all the time. Now I am more careful but it shouldn't be this way

I start typing the e-mail address I want to sent my e-mail to, after using the mouse to select the address I like to use I push the TAB button and the address changes to the previous address on the list. This started after the last update to TB 31.3.0, and is very annoying because I send e-mails to the wrong people all the time. Now I am more careful but it shouldn't be this way

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This is known and reported bug which the developers are working on as a critical fix. Please note this bug only occurs if you use TAB or ENTER.

Two options, but I recommend option 2. 1. If you use your mouse to select email address and use mouse to move to next line then it does not occur.

2. Suggest you use this method. This method does not require using the TAB or ENTER keys, so will not produce the bug.

In new Write mesage.

  • Use the Contacts Sidebar
  • 'View' > 'Contacts sidebar' or toggle view using f9 key.
  • select address book Select contact(s)
  • click on 'Addto TO' button or other options.


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