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How can i change the subject line of a received e-mail message?

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SAlibhai
SAlibhai
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After i receive e-mail messages, sometimes i want to file them but change the subject heading to make it easier to file/find/understand what the e-mail is about. how do i do this?

After i receive e-mail messages, sometimes i want to file them but change the subject heading to make it easier to file/find/understand what the e-mail is about. how do i do this?

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pollti
pollti
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Maybe your problem can be solved by using tags and the Quick Filter Toolbar.

sfhowes
sfhowes
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https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/header-tools-lite/

or

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/thunderbird/addon/edit-email-subject/

http://chrisramsden.vfast.co.uk/3_How_to_install_Add-ons_in_Thunderbird.html

pollti
pollti
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For a localized description on how to install add-ons, see http://mzl.la/1ApHkLB (if your locale is available).