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Title pretty much says it all. I want to tell Thunderbird to edit and send emails in plain text by default.

How do I do that?

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As @enzotib pointed out in the comment, this is set up in the Account Options, under "Composition and Addressing"

Thunderbird Tools -> Account Settings screenshot

Then Thunderbird will compose emails in plain text. To switch from plain text for one email to HTML, hold shift while you click on Reply, Forward, or compose and it will let you compose in HTML.

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The problem I have found with this is that it seems to lock you at plain text, so you have to go in and change the setting every time you want to do an HTML email. Is there a way to allow you to compose in both but pick plain text by default? – Azendale Dec 4 '12 at 23:37
That is what I have found as well - if anyone does find a way to do that PLEASE let us know! – David Oneill Dec 5 '12 at 19:40
I found a workaround and have just updated the answer – Azendale Dec 9 '12 at 18:36

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