Beta Notes

Thunderbird Desktop

Version 63.0beta | Released October 11, 2018

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.

These release notes apply to Thunderbird version 63 beta 1 released October 11th, 2018. Note that Thunderbird version 61 beta and 62 beta were skipped.

What’s New

new

Mark all folders of an account as read

new

Experimental feature: Language packs can now be selected in the Advanced Options. Preference intl.multilingual.enabled needs to be set (and possily also extensions.langpacks.signatures.required needs to be set to false)

What’s Changed

changed

ADD-ON SUPPORT: Restartless add-ons continue to work if their authors have made the necessary minor adjustments. Non-restartless legacy add-ons using XUL overlays are only supported if add-on authors have adapted them, and Lightning/Calendar is the only one we know that has been adapted.

changed

Add-on overlays now loaded with Thunderbird's own overlay loader

changed

Improved phishing attempt detection for messages with certain forms

changed

The stand-alone options window has been removed, all options are now shown in a tab

What’s Fixed

fixed

Thunderbird hung if HTML signature references non-existent image

fixed

Filters not working for headers that appear more than once

fixed

mbox to maildir conversion not working if Windows search integration is enabled

Released in 60.2.1 ESR but not in TB60 beta 11.

What’s Fixed

fixed

Links in the Add-on Manager's search results and theme browsing tabs open in external browser

fixed

Localized versions of Thunderbird didn't show a localized name for the "Drafts" and "Sent" folders for certain IMAP providers (particularly in France)

fixed

Replying to a message with an empty subject inserted Re: twice

Known Issues

unresolved

Double-clicking on a word in the Write window sometimes launches the Advanced Property Editor or Link Properties dialog

unresolved

Spellcheck marks disappeared erroneously for words with an apostrophe (is working in Thunderbird 60 ESR)

unresolved

Chat: Twitter not working due to API changes at Twitter.com (solution forthcoming)

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