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how do i keep the next message from opening automatically when i close a message?

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I read a message. When I delete or close it, the next message in that folder opens automatically (even if it has been previously read). How do I prevent this?

I read a message. When I delete or close it, the next message in that folder opens automatically (even if it has been previously read). How do I prevent this?

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Use this addon extention: Deselect on delete

In order to install a downloaded extension, please do the following:

  1. Click the menu button New Fx Menu and choose Add-ons.
  2. Drag your downloaded XPI file to the Add-ons Manager tab and drop it.

or

  1. Click the menu button New Fx Menu and choose Add-ons.
  2. Click the gear icon at the top-right corner to the left of the search box and select Install Add-on From File…
  3. Locate the XPI file you downloaded and click Open.
  4. You may need to restart Thunderbird when prompted.

For more detailed instructions and information about installing add-ons, see Installing an Add-on in Thunderbird.

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Chosen Solution

Use this addon extention: Deselect on delete

In order to install a downloaded extension, please do the following:

  1. Click the menu button New Fx Menu and choose Add-ons.
  2. Drag your downloaded XPI file to the Add-ons Manager tab and drop it.

or

  1. Click the menu button New Fx Menu and choose Add-ons.
  2. Click the gear icon at the top-right corner to the left of the search box and select Install Add-on From File…
  3. Locate the XPI file you downloaded and click Open.
  4. You may need to restart Thunderbird when prompted.

For more detailed instructions and information about installing add-ons, see Installing an Add-on in Thunderbird.

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Thanks. Perfect answer to the problem.

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That was a pet peeve of mine for a long, long time. Thanks a million!