Global New Message Keyboard Shortcut

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olenmyhre
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Global New Message Keyboard Shortcut

Post by olenmyhre »

I've spent a good bit of time in help menus and googling but to no help. Is there not a global shortcut in Windows 10 for a new TB message?
For example, I'm browsing the internet on Firefox and remember I need to email someone. Without leaving Firefox (or even having TB running) there should be a keyboard shortcut like CTRL+ALT+M or something similar that will bring up a TB new message window.
So far, I'm having no luck finding one. Thanks in advance for the help.
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Re: Global New Message Keyboard Shortcut

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Try Alt+F then Alt+E to launch Thunderbird to the compose window. It will initially include a link to the web page you were viewing when you started TB but you can delete that link and compose your own message in its place.
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Re: Global New Message Keyboard Shortcut

Post by morat »

Try creating your own shortcut key in Windows 10.

Target:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -compose

Shortcut key: Ctrl + Shift + M

See the "Make Your Own Shortcuts" section
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-sh ... cut-guide/
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