Prior to version 3.1
In earlier versions (prior to 3.1) of Thunderbird, the / + key combination invoked the function for searching for text in the currently selected message.
Version 3.1 to version 7
In subsequent versions prior to version 8, the / + key combination was reassigned to invoke Quick Filter, which allows you to limit the messages currently displayed by specifying various filter parameters.
The keystroke combination for searching for text within a message was / + , / + . (That is, the same key combination used twice in a row.)
Version 8 and later
As of Thunderbird version 8, the following keystrokes are assigned to search functions:
- Search All Messages (Global Search): +
- Quick Filter Bar (filter messages in current view): + +
- Search for messages in a folder (search dialog): + +
- Find text in current message: +
- Find again in current message: + or
- Find previous in current message: + + or +