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What are virtual folders?

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The first fix in the [release notes] says:

"Large virtual folders could be very slow"

What are virtual folders? I can't find anything about it in the documentation.

Is this supposed to fix the ongoing Quick filter issue with large folders? (It still freezes)

The first fix in the [[https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/128.5.2esr/releasenotes/|128.5.2esr release notes]] says: "Large virtual folders could be very slow" What are virtual folders? I can't find anything about it in the documentation. Is this supposed to fix the ongoing Quick filter issue with large folders? (It still freezes)

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Virtual folders are those that do not exist but are groupings of messages that have been organized by Thunderbird. That would include unified folders favorites folders, etc.

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Virtual folders are those that do not exist but are groupings of messages that have been organized by Thunderbird. That would include unified folders favorites folders, etc.

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