Keyboard shortcut: Advancing to next reply

Using WLM 2009 on XP Pro SP3. Sometimes I need to use the full window when
viewing a message so I hit Enter when a particular message is highlighted.
But I can't advance to a reply to that message unless the original message
thread is expanded. Then I can use Alt_Right Arrow to go to the next
message. And Alt_Left Arrow to go back. Is there a shortcut that I can use
so I can go to the next reply without having to expand the original message
thread?

"Inter Hagel" <> wrote in message news:#...
> Using WLM 2009 on XP Pro SP3. Sometimes I need to use the full window when
> viewing a message so I hit Enter when a particular message is highlighted.
> But I can't advance to a reply to that message unless the original message
> thread is expanded. Then I can use Alt_Right Arrow to go to the next
> message. And Alt_Left Arrow to go back. Is there a shortcut that I can use
> so I can go to the next reply without having to expand the original message
> thread?


Why not always leave the thread expanded?

[check] Automatically expand grouped messages
(in Options, Read tab; Alt-T,O,Ctrl-Tab,x)

Alternatively, if you normally want all threads contracted
provided there is an unread message in one you can
get to it and thus open the thread by using Next Unread
(e.g. press Ctrl-u or the equivalent toolbar button.)


HTH

Robert Aldwinckle
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>> Using WLM 2009 on XP Pro SP3. Sometimes I need to use the full window
>> when
>> viewing a message so I hit Enter when a particular message is
>> highlighted.
>> But I can't advance to a reply to that message unless the original
>> message
>> thread is expanded. Then I can use Alt_Right Arrow to go to the next
>> message. And Alt_Left Arrow to go back. Is there a shortcut that I can
>> use
>> so I can go to the next reply without having to expand the original
>> message
>> thread?
>
> Why not always leave the thread expanded?

Because then the message list will be about 10 times as long!

> [check] Automatically expand grouped messages
> (in Options, Read tab; Alt-T,O,Ctrl-Tab,x)
> Alternatively, if you normally want all threads contracted

I think the correct term you're looking for is collapsed, not contracted.

> provided there is an unread message in one you can
> get to it and thus open the thread by using Next Unread
> (e.g. press Ctrl-u or the equivalent toolbar button.)

Wow - Control U is the ticket! Many, many thanks. That is just great!
Works perfect.

"Inter Hagel" <> wrote in message news:...


>> Alternatively, if you normally want all threads contracted
>
> I think the correct term you're looking for is collapsed, not contracted.


Not at all. Collapsed for me denotes less control and less
ability of reversal. It's also less of an antonym for expanded,
unless you're considering the thread empty, like an air bag. ; )


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Hi, Inter Hagel.

> Wow - Control U is the ticket! Many, many thanks. That is just great!
> Works perfect.

Agreed! And, if you have a programmable mouse button, set that to <Ctrl>+U.

My Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 6000 has two extra buttons plus the
clickable scroll wheel. I've set one button to <Ctrl>+U, Next unread
message; the other button is <Ctrl>+J, Next unread folder; and the scroll
wheel button is <Ctrl>+H, Show replies to my messages. Sure makes it easier
to work my way through the dozens of newsgroups that I follow daily. ;<)

Robert prefers keystrokes and is an expert at them. I'm more comfy with the
mouse. You can take your choice. ;<)

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX

Microsoft Windows MVP
Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8089.0726) in Win7 Ultimate x64

"Inter Hagel" <> wrote in message
news:...
>>> Using WLM 2009 on XP Pro SP3. Sometimes I need to use the full window
>>> when
>>> viewing a message so I hit Enter when a particular message is
>>> highlighted.
>>> But I can't advance to a reply to that message unless the original
>>> message
>>> thread is expanded. Then I can use Alt_Right Arrow to go to the next
>>> message. And Alt_Left Arrow to go back. Is there a shortcut that I can
>>> use
>>> so I can go to the next reply without having to expand the original
>>> message
>>> thread?
>>
>> Why not always leave the thread expanded?
>
> Because then the message list will be about 10 times as long!
>
>> [check] Automatically expand grouped messages
>> (in Options, Read tab; Alt-T,O,Ctrl-Tab,x)
>> Alternatively, if you normally want all threads contracted
>
> I think the correct term you're looking for is collapsed, not contracted.
>
>> provided there is an unread message in one you can
>> get to it and thus open the thread by using Next Unread
>> (e.g. press Ctrl-u or the equivalent toolbar button.)
>
> Wow - Control U is the ticket! Many, many thanks. That is just great!
> Works perfect.

Computer terminology doesn't always follow logical English meanings.
'Collapsed' has historically been used in the computer world to denote
the opposite of 'expanded'.

--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


"Robert Aldwinckle" <> wrote in message news:...
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> "Inter Hagel" <> wrote in message news:...
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>
>>> Alternatively, if you normally want all threads contracted
>>
>> I think the correct term you're looking for is collapsed, not contracted.
>
>
> Not at all. Collapsed for me denotes less control and less
> ability of reversal. It's also less of an antonym for expanded,
> unless you're considering the thread empty, like an air bag. ; )
>
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