This article explains how to save a message as a template in Mozilla Thunderbird so you can reuse the template and add new information without having to retype anything.

What to Know

  • Compose the message, then select File > Save as > Template.To use, go to Folder > Templates, open the template, and modify it as necessary.

How to Save a Message Template in Thunderbird

To save a message as a template in Mozilla Thunderbird:

Instructions in this article apply to the desktop version of Mozilla Thunderbird.

  • Select Write > Message to open a new message window.
  • Compose the template message, then select File > Save as > Template.
  • You won’t be prompted to name the template; Thunderbird automatically saves templates by their subject lines.
  • Go to Folder > Templates to view the saved message.
  • To use a template, select it to open a copy of it, then modify the message and send it.
  • The original message in the Templates folder is not affected.

Select Write > Message to open a new message window.

Compose the template message, then select File > Save as > Template.

You won’t be prompted to name the template; Thunderbird automatically saves templates by their subject lines.

Go to Folder > Templates to view the saved message.

To use a template, select it to open a copy of it, then modify the message and send it.

The original message in the Templates folder is not affected.

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