Thunderbird FAQ

How to create a Signature in Thunderbird

1. In Thunderbird, compose an e-mail.
2. Instead of writing in a normal e-mail, type in the signature you want.
3. Click the Save Button on your main toolbar and Save As a file.
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5. Save your signatures in a place you'll remember with a name you'll remember.  Example:
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7. Next, Click Tools>Account Settings. Then click your e-mail address on the left side to bring up the account settings.
8. Make sure the Attach this signature check box is checked, then click on the choose button and locate your signature to apply it.
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10. You're done!

How to fix blank or missing e-mail messages in a mailbox

Problem:  Blank messages appearing in In Mailbox or other Thunderbird mailboxes.

Solution: 

1. In Thunderbird, Point to "Inbox" (or any other affected mailbox) and click the right mouse button.
2. Click "Properties"
3. Click the button that says, "Rebuild Index" (See picture below)

How do I set my vacation message or spam filters?

1. Log on to NACS' "My E-mail Options" website to set up your vacation message or spam filters.
   1. http://www.nacs.uci.edu/email/options/index.html

Search feature:  It appears I can only search for e-mails in one mailbox at a time.  How do I search multiple mailboxes at once?

1. Instead of using the find box in the top right corner of thunderbird, use the advanced find feature...
   1.  In Thunderbird, click Edit > Find > Search Messages (CRTL+SHIFT+F)
   2. Select which group of folders you'd like to search in.
   3. Check the "Search subfolders" box.
   4. Specify your search criteria.

Address Book:  How do I search the UCI Phone Directory for Phone numbers?

1. Click the "Address Book" button.
2. Select "UCI Phone Book"
3. Type in the person's last name.  You may search with wildcards (example.  Jenn* Goodman for Jennifer D. Goodman)

Sorting:  How do sort by unread messages or message with attachments?

1. Select View > Toolbars > Customize (to bring up the customize toolbar window)
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3. In the Customize Toolbar Window, Find the icon titled "Mail Views." 
4. Drag and drop the icon onto a blank space on the Thunderbird toolbar.  Available space will be highlighted in white.  Click "OK" to exit the Customize Toolbar window.
5. Choose "Unread" from the "Mail Views" drop-down menu to automatically sort your e-mail by unread status.
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7. You may customize the menu by adding options such as displaying unread message from the last few days or viewing unread messages that have attachments or from a certain person.