Problem
You wish to configure Mozilla Thunderbird to operate at its best with a screen reader.
Applies to
- 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:
- Press ALT+T, followed by E twice to access Tools > Settings.
- 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.
- Navigate down to “Reading and Display” section.
- Then press TAB to reach the option “Open messages in” and use the arrows select “A new message window” radio button.
- When done press CONTROL+W to close the settings window.