Catch Up

Jack Gillis

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Nov 19, 2009, 2:12:29 PM11/19/09

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Does Thunderbird have 'catch up' function similar to that in OE?

Thank you.

Sjouke Burry

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Nov 19, 2009, 2:18:24 PM11/19/09

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Jack Gillis wrote:
> Does Thunderbird have 'catch up' function similar to that in OE?
>
> Thank you.

Right-click newsgroup and "mark as read" ??

Andrew DeFaria

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Nov 19, 2009, 2:27:29 PM11/19/09

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Drop that mouse!

Unix: Shift-C
Windows: Control-Shift-C

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Keith Nuttle

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Nov 19, 2009, 2:36:49 PM11/19/09

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Andrew DeFaria wrote:
> On 11/19/2009 12:18 PM, Sjouke Burry wrote:
>> Jack Gillis wrote:
>>> Does Thunderbird have 'catch up' function similar to that in OE?
>>>
>>> Thank you.
>> Right-click newsgroup and "mark as read" ??
>
> Drop that mouse!
>
> Unix: Shift-C
> Windows: Control-Shift-C
> --

> Andrew DeFaria <http://defaria.com>

> I just got a physical and asked the doctor, "How do I stand?" He said,
> "That's what puzzles me!"

You may like to try the addon "Mark all Read button". It does the
function of Control-Shift-C, but with an icon that can be put in the
tool bar with delete and next.

With this addon you do not need to put down your mouse.

I wish they would come up with something similar that would mark all
read and advance to the next unread newsgroup all in one click.
Something like old Netscape function.

Andrew DeFaria

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Nov 19, 2009, 2:54:41 PM11/19/09

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On 11/19/2009 12:36 PM, Keith Nuttle wrote:

You may like to try the addon "Mark all Read button". It does the function of Control-Shift-C, but with an icon that can be put in the tool bar with delete and next.

With this addon you do not need to put down your mouse.

Thanks! I've always wanted that function because it's true, often you have the mouse handy. But also often you're on the keyboard. It's good to know both and use whatever is appropriate.

I wish they would come up with something similar that would mark all read and advance to the next unread newsgroup all in one click. Something like old Netscape function.

Ah yes the "g" keystroke of Netscape in years gone by...

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Jack Gillis

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Nov 19, 2009, 3:00:42 PM11/19/09

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Jack Gillis wrote:
> Does Thunderbird have 'catch up' function similar to that in OE?
>
> Thank you.

Thanks to Sjouke, Andrew and Keith. I have used the method you all
suggested. Was just wondering if its function had an alias called
'catch up.'

Thanks again.

goodwin

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Nov 19, 2009, 7:21:44 PM11/19/09

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On 11/19/2009 11:36 AM Keith Nuttle scribbled:

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> I wish they would come up with something similar that would mark all
> read and advance to the next unread newsgroup all in one click.
> Something like old Netscape function.

There used to be a config setting which stopped/alowed TB to jump to
next unread group after finishing one. I know because I stopped it from
doing with this setting. Can't find it at the moment but someone here
knows.
Set that to your preference of advancing to the next group and then just
hit "t" on a thread you want to mark read - that will advance you to
next unread post then jump to next group...

Keith Nuttle

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Nov 19, 2009, 7:26:03 PM11/19/09

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I have it set to jump. However the old Netscape had a short cut that
would mark all messages read and move to the next unread newsgroup.
This was all one short cut.

Nir

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Nov 21, 2009, 3:47:30 PM11/21/09

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On Friday 20 November 2009 05:51 AM, goodwin wrote:
> There used to be a config setting which stopped/alowed TB to jump to
> next unread group after finishing one. I know because I stopped it from
> doing with this setting.

probably this one
"http://kb.mozillazine.org/Mailnews.nav_crosses_folders"

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