Forwarding an email in Mozilla Thunderbird allows you to share received messages with other recipients. Thunderbird provides two main methods for forwarding emails: inline and as an attachment.
Here's how to forward an email:
Step 1: Open Mozilla Thunderbird
- Launch Mozilla Thunderbird on your computer.
- Select the email account where the email you want to forward is located.
Step 2: Select the Email to Forward
- Navigate to the folder containing the email (e.g., Inbox).
- Click on the email you want to forward to open it.
Step 3: Forward the Email
- With the email open or selected:
- Click the Forward button in the toolbar at the top.
- Alternatively, right-click the email and choose Forward.
- Choose the forward method:
- Inline: Includes the original email content directly in the body of the forwarded email, allowing you to edit it.
- As Attachment: Sends the original email as an attachment to the forwarded message, preserving the original formatting and headers.
Step 4: Enter Recipient Information
- In the forwarding window:
- To: Enter the email address of the recipient(s).
- CC or BCC: Use these fields to send a copy or a blind copy to other recipients, if needed.
- Edit the subject if necessary.
Step 5: Add Comments (Optional)
- If you chose to forward inline, you can add comments or additional information above or below the original message.
- If forwarding as an attachment, you can include a message in the email body for context.
Step 6: Send the Email
- Click Send to forward the email.
- Thunderbird will confirm the email is sent.
Tips for Forwarding Emails in Thunderbird
- Use "Forward as Attachment" for Unaltered Emails: If you need to preserve the original email's integrity, forward it as an attachment.
- Edit Inline Emails Carefully: When forwarding inline, avoid unintentionally modifying the original message's important details.
- Double-Check Recipients: Ensure you enter the correct email addresses, especially when forwarding sensitive information.
By following these steps, you can forward emails in Mozilla Thunderbird effectively, using the method that best suits your needs.
