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How to Change the Font for Incoming Mail in Thunderbird

Read your email in the font you prefer

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 17, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail

What to Know

From the Thunderbird menu bar, select Thunderbird > Preferences (Mac) or Tools > Options (Windows PC). Click Display.Select the default font and size you prefer. To change colors, select Colors. When you're happy with your choices, select OK.Clear the Allow messages to use other fonts check box so that your choices override those of senders. This article explains how to set the Mozilla Thunderbird email client to use the font face, size, and color you prefer when reading incoming mail. Instructions are similar for all Thunderbird versions across platforms.

How to Set Your Thunderbird Incoming Mail Options

Here's how to change the look of your incoming mail: Select Thunderbird > Preferences (Tools > Options on a Windows computer) from the Thunderbird menu bar. Click Display. Select the default font and size you prefer. To change colors, select Colors. When you're happy with your choices, hit OK to return to the Formatting menu. Select Advanced. Make the choices as desired and hit OK. Uncheck the box next to Allow messages to use other fonts so that your choices will override those of senders. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change the Default Font and Size in Outlook Change the Default Font in the Mac's Mail Program How to Change the Font Size on Kindle How to Change the Font Size on Your Screen Changing the Default Mozilla Thunderbird Message Font How to Change the Default Browser in Thunderbird How to Add Fonts to Word How to Change Background Color in Photoshop How to Set Up an Incoming Mail Filter in Windows Live Hotmail How to Change the Font Size of the Outlook Message List How to Change the Taskbar Color in Windows 10 How to Change Your Mozilla Thunderbird Email Password How to View Full Message Headers in Mozilla Thunderbird How to Use Text Formatting and Images in Apple Mail Signatures How to Find Your Mozilla Thunderbird Profile Directory Restoring Mozilla Thunderbird Profile From Backup Copy Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies