Mozilla - Thunderbird settings modifications for screen reader users

Mozilla - Thunderbird settings modifications for screen reader users

Problem

You wish to configure Mozilla Thunderbird to operate at its best with a screen reader.

Applies to

  1. Mozilla Thunderbird

Resolution

Many screen reader users are most acustomed to  the behaviour of Microsoft email clients |Outlook Express or Outlook.  Therefore it may prove necessary to make some adjustments in Thunderbird settings to accommodate these expectations.  Use the steps below to make modifications to Thunderbird below:

  1. Press ALT+T, followed by E twice to access Tools > Settings.
  2. Then press TAB to reach the checkbox “Disable When Thunderbird launches show the Start Page in the message area” and press spacebar to uncheck this item.
  3. Navigate down to “Reading and Display” section.
  4. Then press TAB to reach the option “Open messages in” and use the arrows select “A new message window” radio button.
  5. When done press CONTROL+W to close the settings window.

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