Thunderbird Desktop
Version 70.0beta | Released September 9, 2019
Check out the notes below for this version of Thunderbird. As always, you’re encouraged to tell us what you think, or file a bug in Bugzilla.
These release notes apply to Thunderbird version 70 beta 4 released October 17th, 2019.
What’s New
new
Allow selecting messages via selection boxes instead of classic selection. "Select Messages" column needs to be selected via the thread pane's column picker.
What’s Changed
changed
Thunderbird Options/Preferences tab redesigned and with new user interface
changed
Account creation dialog redesigned and with new user interface
changed
Dialog for folder compaction (purging of deleted messages)
changed
Thread pane column picker stays open for selecting multiple columns until user clicks outside or hits escape
changed
Add-ons manager with new user interface and notifications. Note that manual installation of add-ons via drag-and-drop currently doesn't work.
What’s Fixed
fixed
Gmail accounts ignored a non-standard trash folder selection. Note: If non-standard trash folder was selected previously in the account settings, this setting will now take effect which may be unexpected.
fixed
Edit tag not working
fixed
Write window: "Insert > Characters and Symbols" not working
fixed
Command line -compose "attachment=" not working
fixed
Custom views not working
fixed
Clicking mailto links in browser doesn't open Thunderbird Write window
fixed
"Learn More" links in Error Console not working
fixed
Visual glitches: Quick Filter Bar tag buttons too tall, missing scroll bar on Connection Setting subdialog, LDAP server selection after "New", "Edit" and "Delete"
fixed
Calendar: Parts of CalDAV dialog not working
fixed
Calendar: Free/busy information in attendees dialog not loaded
Fixed in Beta 2
What’s Fixed
fixed
Issues with attachments in IMAP messages
fixed
Contrast between tag label and background not optimal
fixed
Accepting auto-complete results via click didn't move to the next line
fixed
Account Central pane always loaded at start-up
fixed
Setting a contact photo in the addressbook not working
fixed
Manual installation of add-ons via drag & drop onto the Add-ons Manager not working
fixed
"Config Editor" button not removed if blocked by policy
Fixed in Beta 3
What’s Fixed
fixed
Visual glitches: Missing context menu in filter, downloads and password manager dialogs, unwanted scrollbars and cut-off text in Account Manager, incorrect colors in Calendar MiniMonth and agenda scrollbars, theme issues on Windows 7
fixed
Some attachments couldn't be opened in messages originating from MS Outlook 2016
fixed
Address book import form CSV
fixed
Performance problem in message body search
fixed
Ctrl+Enter to send a message would open an attachment if the attachment pane had focus
fixed
Template selection for "Reply with Template"
fixed
Calendar: Issues with "Today Pane" start-up
fixed
Calendar: Problems with WCAP provider
Fixed in Beta 4
What’s Fixed
fixed
Better visual feedback for unread messages when using the dark theme
fixed
Integration with macOS addressbook and notifications not working after introduction of notarization
Known Issues
unresolved
Calendar: Lightning not updating to corresponding 70.0b4 version. Workaround: Set preference extensions.lastAppVersion to a value of 69.0 to force a refresh. Check version number in the Add-on Manager afterwards.
unresolved
Opening the properties of a folder may hang on Mac
unresolved
Chat: Twitter not working due to API changes at Twitter.com.
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