Mark Messages read in Folder and the subfolders recursively not displayed as expected

[hsvia]

Hi,
I know that there is a closed feature request and an implementation but:
The command "mark folder read" currently does not affect the full sub-tree,
even in case the option "Mark Folder Read (recursive)" is active.
It works in the 1st level only.
I use a very deep nested folder structure.
Though it is very boring to click every subfolder individually....

[RealRaven2000]

So this was apparently issue #3 (a very early issue after changing the bug database from mozdev.org) - which is supposed to an extra command in the context menu. I think this supposed to bubble above the separate "Mail Commands" menu and show on top. Apparently this only shows up if there are no unread mails in the folder itself:

Thunderbird 68:

Thunderbird 78:

as workaround you can first click the "ordinary" item "Mark Folders as read", then right-click again, and select "mark folder + subfolders read". I think it might be correct if both items were shown in case there are unread items in any subfolders.

[RealRaven2000]

Fixed in 5.3 / 4.20 - released 22/02/2021

[boardtc]

So this was apparently issue #3 (a very early issue after changing the bug database from mozdev.org) - which is supposed to an extra command in the context menu. I think this supposed to bubble above the separate "Mail Commands" menu and show on top. Apparently this only shows up if there are no unread mails in the folder itself:

Thunderbird 68:

Thunderbird 78:

as workaround you can first click the "ordinary" item "Mark Folders as read", then right-click again, and select "mark folder + subfolders read". I think it might be correct if both items were shown in case there are unread items in any subfolders.

How do I see this menu item, my right click does not show the top item added by QuickFolders. I am running TB 91.7.

[RealRaven2000]

as workaround you can first click the "ordinary" item "Mark Folders as read", then right-click again, and select "mark folder + subfolders read". I think it might be correct if both items were shown in case there are unread items in any subfolders.

How do I see this menu item, my right click does not show the top item added by QuickFolders. I am running TB 91.7.

QuickFolders Settings / Advanced / Menu Configuration:

[boardtc]

Sorry for the late reply, but I still have this issue. I have had the selected option checked but my problem is I do not see the mark folders + subfolders Read menu option.
Maybe it's a paid-only option?

[RealRaven2000]

Sorry for the late reply, but I still have this issue. I have had the selected option checked but my problem is I do not see the mark folders + subfolders Read menu option. Maybe it's a paid-only option?

you have to look in the right-cli k menu on the QuickFolders tabs (which represent specific folders) :

• You will only see the command if QuickFolders detects unread messages
• You can enable / disable the commands in QF Settings » Advanced » Menu configuration » Mail Commands

[boardtc]

I have only used TB tabs. After playing with it for 5 minutes I have not figured out how to open a QuickFolder tab, how do I do it?

[RealRaven2000]

I hope I am understanding your question right - first of all - if you haven't created any QuickFolders tabs yet you should see a label like this:

"Drag folders here to create a tab"

so this should entice a new user to drag any folder up to the toolbar area:

this generats a tab which acts as a shortcut to the folder:

you then have the commands on the right-click menu of any of the QuickFolders Tab:

it also gives you the list of subfolders. The QF tabs also act as drop targets for emails so you can easily move files to your favorite locations.

[RealRaven2000]

sorry - posted the wrong screenshot - see the next comment

[RealRaven2000]

My previous comment had the wrong screenshot - so here goes again:

PS: if you want to use the command on any folder (even the ones that are not displayed as QF tabs) you can use the Current Folder Bar in the center of the screen:

it represents the folder you are currently looking at.