Thunderbird Desktop
Version 67.0beta | Released April 2, 2019
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 67 beta 3 released May 10th, 2019.
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. ** Apart from Lightning/Calendar there are a few that have been adapted, like "ThunderHTMLedit", "Compact Header", "Signature Switch" and "Send Later".
changed
** DICTIONARY SUPPORT: Only WebExtension dictionaries are supported now.** Both addons.mozilla.org and addons.thunderbird.net now provide WebExtension dictionaries.
changed
Improvements when entering, selecting and removing recipients in the Write window
Changed and Fixed in Beta 2
What’s Changed
changed
Attachment pane of Write window no longer focussed when attaching files using a keyboard shortcut
What’s Fixed
fixed
Insufficient contrast between forground and background colors for some tagged messages
Fixed in Beta 3
What’s Fixed
fixed
IMAP offline folder selection not working
fixed
Installation problems on 32-bit Windows
Known Issues
unresolved
Customising From address breaks saving draft and sending message
unresolved
Malfunction when deleting a message opened in a tab or stand-alone window
unresolved
Thunderbird 67 beta may not recognise an existing profile. Workaround: start with the profile manager option -p.
unresolved
Thunderbird 67 beta may display a message "You've launched an older version of Firefox" and will not allow opening a specific profile. Workaround: start with option --allow-downgrade.
unresolved
Due to changes in the Mozilla platform profiles stored on Windows network shares addressed via drive letters are now addressed via UNC
unresolved
Spellcheck marks disappeared erroneously for words with an apostrophe (working in Thunderbird ESR)
unresolved
Calendar: A localized version of Provider for Google Calendar not available at addons.thunderbird.net or the Mozilla FTP server. A US-English version can be downloaded here. The XPI file needs to be installed manually in Thunderbird.
unresolved
Chat: Twitter not working due to API changes at Twitter.com