Where did the Config Editor go in Thunderbird 52.1.1 on Ubuntu 17.04?
It used to be possible to find it in either Tools > Options > Advanced > General > Config Editor or Preferences > Advanced > General > Config Editor.
How can I open it now?
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Tools:
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Preferences:
For me there is a "Config Editor..." button in the Preferences window if I select "Advanced" (on TB 52.1.1).
Edit:
The "Advanced" tab has four sub tabs:
- General
- Data Choices
- Network & Disk Space
- Certificates
In the screenshot above you have the "Certificates" sub tab open. Click "General", and you'll hopefully see the "Config Editor..." button.
Turn off your Thunderbird and open ~/.thunderbird/<your_profile>/prefs.js.
Look for
user_pref("mail.preferences.advanced.selectedTabIndex", 3);
and delete it (or set it to 0 which is the default value).
Generally, look for preferences in prefs.js and find out which line is the culprit.
Thanks to mook765.