thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android

Absolute date display for msg < 7 days

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type: enhancement
Dominant language
Kotlin
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Description

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  • I have used the search function to see if someone else has already submitted the same feature request.
  • I will describe the problem with as much detail as possible.
  • This issue only contains a request for one single feature, not multiple (related) features.
App version

6.508

Problem you are trying to solve

according to https://forum.k9mail.app/t/absolute-date-display-for-msg-7-days/902/1
It would be nice to have absolute date (Feb 28) instead shortnane of a day (Thu) in list of mail in inbox

Suggested solution

1 .Settings (checkbox/ radio button) to choose "absolute day" (Feb 28) or "shortname of a day" (Thu)
or
2. Feb 28 (Thu) - in one line

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Research direction

No source files, tests, or entry points are identified in the issue. Start by locating the inbox message-list date display and the related settings UI, then clarify whether the desired behavior is a selectable absolute date or a combined date and weekday. Done means the agreed display behavior is implemented and verified for the relevant message dates.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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