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22 Dec 2018, 08:31 AM | #1 |
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Limit Number of Messages Displayed?
Sorry this is so basic, but where is the setting to specify the number of messages displayed onscreen?
I could not find it in folder settings, the message index, or by searching this forum and fastmail help. Thanks. Ellen |
22 Dec 2018, 10:48 AM | #2 |
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I dont think there is.
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22 Dec 2018, 11:17 AM | #3 |
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I believe it's based on your browser's window size only. Shrink the browser window to shrink the list.
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22 Dec 2018, 11:45 AM | #4 |
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Thanks, guys. That explains why I couldn't find it.
I want to limit the number per page regardless of the screen size, as the scroll bar displays every message in a folder if you scroll long enough. I'm trying to delete thousands of messages and it would be quicker if i could eyeball, say, 50 or 100, after searching for specific criteria, to be sure I don't delete ones I want to keep. Without that feature, it makes the process a bit more tedious. Ellen |
22 Dec 2018, 03:17 PM | #5 | |
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Using keyboard shortcuts and other tricks
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28 Dec 2018, 01:26 PM | #6 |
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Thanks so much for the great information, Bill.
I want to limit the messages that appear in a search so I can delete them with one click. I have a lot of messages and it's quicker to do a broad search for a key word in the subject or from, then sort them, and then scan, say, 50 messages to make sure the broad search didn't capture messages I want to keep. It doesn't sound like I can do that without a "view X messages at a time" feature. The shortcuts you mentioned are very helpful and I'll use them for other tasks. But even using page up or down, all messages in a search will be highlighted, so it won't do what i'm after. You are correct: I'm deleting the messages on the web portal on a PC with a browser. Thanks again for your help. Ellen |
29 Dec 2018, 10:08 AM | #7 |
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Hi, Ellen. A search returns all matching conversations. There is no way to limit the results other than make a more specific search.
There are many ways to go through your messages and delete certain ones.
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29 Dec 2018, 11:01 AM | #8 |
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Thanks again, Bill.
Highlighting groups of message, as you've showed me, will allow me to do what I want with fewer keystrokes. Sorry you had to write me twice about this. Happy New Year! Ellen |
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