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Automatically Mark msg as read after reading

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Initially email worked correctly, but somehow I messed it up and can't figure out how to reset email to mark 'as read' AFTER I read it.

Initially email worked correctly, but somehow I messed it up and can't figure out how to reset email to mark 'as read' AFTER I read it.

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Examine your settings in OPTIONS - DISPLAY - ADVANCED.

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Examine your settings in OPTIONS - DISPLAY - ADVANCED.

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The correct location for mark as read options is:

Press the alt key to make the Menu Bar appear. if not showing. From the Menu Bar select Tools-Options-Advanced-Reading and Display

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@ Airmail. I was referring to the Desktop version. Not familiar with mobile menu options so thanks for adding this info.

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I am using the windows desktop version The mobile version of Thunderbird is software by other authors and is not supported here.

If I follow your menu path shown above it takes me to a screen to set Fonts & Encodings.

Modified by user01229325

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Hmmm.... PM'd you as I do not want to go off topic nor do I wish to bother poor Mister Digital anymore. :)