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default columns on a new folder in Thunderbird

Matfeynisya — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:51:59 GMT

Where does Thunderbird get its default settings for which columns are displayed in new folders?

Is there a place where I can edit those default settings?

Or, can a folder be created using the same columns as its parent folder?

In all of the above, I ask that the default sort order be included in the column settings.

It is really annoying to have to reset which columns are displayed, and the sort order every time I create a new folder.

Re: default columns on a new folder in Thunderbird

HO-Trains — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:27:13 GMT

I agree. Not only does it have to be done, but it has to be done in two places if I recall.

Re: default columns on a new folder in Thunderbird

OneStopShop — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:58:35 GMT

The situation is a gross quality-of-life defect.

Re: default columns on a new folder in Thunderbird

bluesgene — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:59:35 GMT

I'm with ya. I wish there was an answer to this. So frustrating!

Re: default columns on a new folder in Thunderbird

dr0 — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:46:56 GMT

Fully agree. The default columns setting is garbled and useless for me, both for which columns are shown, their width, and their position.
There should be an option for a folder that says "consider the columns and view of this folder as the default, and apply it from now on to any folder that is created or moved".