How to Save a Message as a Template in Mozilla Thunderbird

Send email faster with Mozilla Thunderbird message templates

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Updated on June 4, 2021

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.

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.

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

How to Save a Message Template in Thunderbird

To save a message as a template in 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.

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