Beta Notes

Thunderbird Desktop

Version 49.0beta | Released September 2, 2016

Check out the notes below for this version of Thunderbird. As always, you’re encouraged to tell us what you think, ask for help, or file a bug in Bugzilla.

What’s New

new

Folder pane toolbar and folder view selector (replacement for folder view arrows)

new

Import settings from Becky! Internet Mail

new

In compose, allow separate options for initial mode (Paragraph or Body Text) and behavior of Enter key.

What’s Changed

changed

Mac OX X 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8 are no longer supported.

changed

Permanently remove Eudora import.

changed

Removed compose window recycling.

What’s Fixed

fixed

When attachment unavailable, compose shows endless "Attaching..." message instead of error

fixed

Display name was truncated if no separating space before email address.

fixed

Recipient addresses were shown in red despite being inserted from the address book in some circumstances.

fixed

Custom headers (like Disposition-Notification-To) were not set correctly.

fixed

"Edit as New Message" on a received message pre-filled the Sender as the author rather than the current user.

fixed

Additional spaces were inserted when drafts were edited.

fixed

Mail saved as template copied In-Reply-To and References from original email.

fixed

Mail address display at header pane displayed incorrectly if the address contains UTF-8 according to RFC 6532

fixed

"View as plain text" displayed converted HTML part even when plain text part exists.

fixed

Threading broken when editing message draft, due to loss of Message-ID

fixed

Table properties stopped showing with double-click of table cell in compose.

fixed

Attachment reminder not showing in various cases.

fixed

Plain text composition had wrapping issues.

fixed

Menu items for "Edit draft" functionality were missing

fixed

Embedded image with source URL with ? led to incorrect image reference

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