How to create mail folders in thunderbird

Creating mail folders in Thunderbird is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Create a new folder using the "Create Folder" button

1. Open Thunderbird and navigate to the "Inbox" or any other folder you want to create a new folder from.
2. Right-click on the folder you want to create a new folder from and select "New Folder" from the context menu.
3. In the "Create Folder" dialog box, enter a name for your new folder and click "OK".

Method 2: Create a new folder using the "File" menu

1. Open Thunderbird and navigate to the "Inbox" or any other folder you want to create a new folder from.
2. Go to the "File" menu and select "New" > "Folder" (or press Ctrl + Shift + F on Windows or Command + Shift + F on Mac).
3. In the "Create Folder" dialog box, enter a name for your new folder and click "OK".

Method 3: Create a new folder using drag and drop

1. Open Thunderbird and navigate to the "Inbox" or any other folder you want to create a new folder from.
2. Drag and drop the folder you want to create a new folder from onto the "Local Folders" folder in the folder pane (left-hand side of the Thunderbird window).
3. Release the mouse button and a new folder will be created with the same name as the folder you dragged.

Tips and Variations

• You can create subfolders by repeating the process of creating a new folder from an existing folder.
• You can also create folders using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + F (Windows) or Command + Shift + F (Mac) and then typing the name of the folder.
• To move emails to a new folder, select the emails you want to move, right-click on them, and select "Move to" > "New Folder" (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + V on Windows or Command + Shift + V on Mac).
• To rename a folder, right-click on the folder and select "Rename" (or use the keyboard shortcut F2).