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How can I easily delete junk?

Sailor3203
Sailor3203
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Is there a one-click way to delete junk mail rather than going to Tools, Run junk control? I like the way MS Live Mail works with an X beside the folder name allowing me to delete all the junk or deleted mail with one click.

Is there a one-click way to delete junk mail rather than going to Tools, Run junk control? I like the way MS Live Mail works with an X beside the folder name allowing me to delete all the junk or deleted mail with one click.

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user01229325
user01229325
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Standard computer selection methods work

control+a = selects all

click on item 1, move up or down several items and hold the shift key while clicking item 2 = selects items 1 and 2 and all in between

hold the control key while clicking random items = selects any item clicked on

hold the control key while clicking a selected item = deselect that item

Right click the Trash folder and select Empty Trash.

Be sure to Compact folders regularly after deleting several items. This will tell you about compacting folders. http://kb.mozillazine.org/Thunderbird_:_Tips_:_Compacting_Folders