Hugh Vandervoort wrote: > In Windows, the "View" menu usually controls the layout, and TB complies. > You'll see the message pane there, and 3 choices of layout. I like "wide". > I like reading my email in a separate window. I read, I save or delete, > and the next email then appears. Other than efficiency, I suspect it's > just personal preference. > > > Harold B. wrote: > >> Phil, that was a clever diagnosis. The narrow bar was on the bottom of the >> window, something I never would have found without your lead. Maybe you know >> this one ... where is the Preview button? I mean, what if I don't want the >> email open when accessing Thunderbird. In the OE "Customize Toolbar" window, >> there were approximately 40 choices (including Preview); where are those >> options in Thunderbird? --- Harold >> >> >>> Harold B. wrote: >>> >>>> Hello all ... In Outlook Express there was a preview button and upon >>>> clicking it, the email would open in that same window. I find that in >>>> Thunderbird, I have to double click the email line and a second window >>>> opens. Is it possible to have the content open in the same window, in >>>> that lower panel as I had it open in OE? I might also ask if there is >>>> some advantage in having the content of the email open in a second >>>> window? --- Harold >>>> > > Hugh While we are on TBird , and I see you use the "Wide" view, can you adjust the height of the partition between the message list and the view window? I can't and that is the only reason I don't use it! ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts.