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| ==General tips==
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| * Check out the [http://www.mozilla.org/support/thunderbird/keyboard keyboard shortcuts] for Thunderbird.
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| * Launch Thunderbird using [http://www.mozilla.org/docs/command-line-args.html command line options] (list is for the Mozilla Suite; not all options work with Thunderbird).
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| * Read these tips for using [[antivirus software]] with Thunderbird.
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| * Make regular [[Profile backup | backups]] of your email messages, address books, and account settings.
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| * For best performance, [[Compacting folders | compact folders]] periodically.
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| * When something's amiss, try [[Profile Manager | creating a new profile]].
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| ==Visual customizations==
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| * Try a new [[Themes | theme]] to give Thunderbird a different look.
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| * [[Thunderbird : Tips : Customize Toolbar | Customize the toolbar]]: add/remove buttons, change the placement of buttons, etc.
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| * Arrange the [[Thunderbird : Tips : Message-List Columns | columns in the message-list pane]].
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| * Show [[Thunderbird : Tips : Expanded Columns in Folder Pane | expanded columns in the folders pane]] for number of unread messages, total, or size.
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| * Change the [[Thunderbird : Tips : Change Account Order | order of accounts]] in the folders pane.
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| * Change the [[Thunderbird : Tips : Change Pane & Menu Fonts | fonts used in the folders pane, message-list pane, and menus]].
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| * Change the [[Thunderbird : Tips : Change Background Color | background color]] in the preview pane and other panes.
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| * Change the [[Thunderbird : Tips : Change Links Color | color of links]] in messages or turn off the underlining of links.
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| * Change the [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?p=441748#815968 signature display color] (so that everything below "-- " isn't gray).
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| * Change the [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=45927 menu highlight color] (by inserting code into your [http://www.mozilla.org/support/thunderbird/edit#css userChrome.css] file).
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| * Get rid of the [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?p=588836#588836 colored quote bars] and use ">" instead.
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| * [[Change the Date Format | Change the display format for date and time]] for messages from today, the past week, or all previous dates.
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| ==Other customizations==
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| * Try new [[Thunderbird : Tips : Extensions | extensions]] to give added functionality to Thunderbird; you'll be surprised.
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| * Change the [[Keyconfig extension | keybindings]].
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| * [[Plain text e-mail (Thunderbird) | Use plain text]] and disable HTML & MIME.
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| * Disable the warning dialog when you try to send a [https://addons.update.mozilla.org/extensions/moreinfo.php?application=thunderbird&id=305 message without a subject].
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| ==Platform-specific tips==
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| * [[Thunderbird : Tips : Mac | Mac OS X]]
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| More great tips are available at mozilla.org's [http://www.mozilla.org/support/thunderbird/tips Thunderbird Help: Tips & Tricks] page.
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