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add multiple recipients to email

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It used to be so easy to add multiple recipients to outgoing email, especially forwarded emails. Now that I've been forced to download the latest version in my new computer, no matter what I do, I can't add them from the address book anymore. All the info gets added and the email is rejected because there is so much information carried over to the address box. They load as "A, Anyone, Name anyone@server.com" and the name and 'A' are highlighted in red and the email won't send. I used to be able to go to the address list, highlight the address(es) and drag them to the outgoing email. I've spent so much time fighting to figure this out and your help articles don't seem to help at all. How do I add multiple recipients to my outgoing email, especially since I ALWAYS use bcc when adding several recipients. I'm running out of tissues from spending so much time in tears trying to figure this out. I've been using and donating to Thunderbird for several years. Why am I having so much trouble with what should be a simple thing? I've tried everything I can think of to get around this problem, but nothing has worked. Please help. I've added an image of what my email looks like after trying to add recipients.

It used to be so easy to add multiple recipients to outgoing email, especially forwarded emails. Now that I've been forced to download the latest version in my new computer, no matter what I do, I can't add them from the address book anymore. All the info gets added and the email is rejected because there is so much information carried over to the address box. They load as "A, Anyone, Name anyone@server.com" and the name and 'A' are highlighted in red and the email won't send. I used to be able to go to the address list, highlight the address(es) and drag them to the outgoing email. I've spent so much time fighting to figure this out and your help articles don't seem to help at all. How do I add multiple recipients to my outgoing email, especially since I ALWAYS use bcc when adding several recipients. I'm running out of tissues from spending so much time in tears trying to figure this out. I've been using and donating to Thunderbird for several years. Why am I having so much trouble with what should be a simple thing? I've tried everything I can think of to get around this problem, but nothing has worked. Please help. I've added an image of what my email looks like after trying to add recipients.
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I think the easiest way is, when you are in compose window, press F9 to bring up the address book in left column. You can tick the desired recipients and then click the Add button to place in To, CC, or BCC. I regret you have had troubles with this.

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I think the easiest way is, when you are in compose window, press F9 to bring up the address book in left column. You can tick the desired recipients and then click the Add button to place in To, CC, or BCC. I regret you have had troubles with this.

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Thank you! Such an easy solution. The reply link in the email isn't working, but I did want you to know how much appreciated your fast response and solution. Thank you, again.