At last, no need to ever log into the new interface!

Prognathous · 3 Apr 2014, 08:37 PM

I've been jumping between the classic and the new interface, doing everything using the classic interface, except for searching. This was extremely annoying but I accepted it as an unavoidable evil, not expecting any enhancement to the classic interface. Today I was very pleasantly surprised to learn that Fastmail has implemented the new and much improved search facility into the classic interface. This makes me extremely happy, and the thought of having to look for alternative email providers probably won’t cross my mind every time I have to search for an old email. Thank you!

Prog.

werewolf · 4 Apr 2014, 01:48 AM

I've noticed that "new and improved" always means the opposite.

Prognathous · 4 Apr 2014, 02:15 AM

Not in this case it isn't. Just try it. The difference is like night and day.

werewolf · 4 Apr 2014, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Prognathous

Not in this case it isn't. Just try it. The difference is like night and day.

I thought you liked Classic as opposed to New & Improved.

Prognathous · 4 Apr 2014, 10:46 AM

It's the same Classic interface, but the search function now actually works like it should. If you've ever used the previous search, you'd understand what I'm talking about. Apparently you haven't, or are just trolling.

ChinaLamb · 4 Apr 2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Prognathous

It's the same Classic interface, but the search function now actually works like it should. If you've ever used the previous search, you'd understand what I'm talking about. Apparently you haven't, or are just trolling.

After holding out for a LONG long time, I have now switched to the new interface. I cannot think of anything that is NOT in the new interface. Come on in, the water is great.

/cl

werewolf · 5 Apr 2014, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinaLamb

After holding out for a LONG long time, I have now switched to the new interface. I cannot think of anything that is NOT in the new interface. Come on in, the water is great.

/cl

I'm new to Fastmail so I don't know which to use. So far I've mainly been using classic. I'll switch now.

sflorack · 5 Apr 2014, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinaLamb

I cannot think of anything that is NOT in the new interface.

Redirecting multiple messages. Quick empty links in folder tree. Poll of remote servers link. Single-click access to addressbook, notepad and files.

Not that I really use any of these (except redirecting multiple messages), just making a point.

Berenburger · 5 Apr 2014, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinaLamb

.... I cannot think of anything that is NOT in the new interface.....

Save copy of attached message.

somdcomputerguy · 5 Apr 2014, 04:05 AM

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.. I cannot think of anything that is NOT in the new interface.

Previous/Next, Delete & Previous/Next

Unless I just can't find them in the new interface. I haven't searched for those features beyond a first or second level though..

- Bruce

KevinS · 5 Apr 2014, 08:08 AM

Classic has a much better rich text editor. With the new and imporoved interface you cannot even indent a bullet. It is a sad editor :-(. This better editor should be available for notes as well. That is where I would put it to use more anyway.

Bamb0 · 5 Apr 2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by werewolf

I've noticed that "new and improved" always means the opposite.

Thats what I have noticed also!!

B4its2L8 · 5 Apr 2014, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinaLamb

I cannot think of anything that is NOT in the new interface.

Source Edit

n5bb · 6 Apr 2014, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by B4its2L8

Source Edit

I'm not sure what Classic feature you mean by that. In the current Fastmail web interface, you can do the following:

Edit as new the body content source of an existing message in the Compose screen, just as in Classic. This is using More>Edit As New when reading a message.
Edit Sieve source code, available for all current (paid) accounts.

Did you mean something different by source?

Bill

B4its2L8 · 6 Apr 2014, 05:44 AM

Hi, Bill

Sorry if my post was vague. I was referring to the compose editor's "source" button (on the formatting bar) allowing one to change/customise html code. In my case I usually use it to introduce a preferred font not in FM's list of options (like segoe ui or calibri) and to specify a font size. Can't do that (yet) in the new interface from what I see.

3 Apr 2014, 08:37 PM	#1
Prognathous Master of the @ Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 1,060	At last, no need to ever log into the new interface! I've been jumping between the classic and the new interface, doing everything using the classic interface, except for searching. This was extremely annoying but I accepted it as an unavoidable evil, not expecting any enhancement to the classic interface. Today I was very pleasantly surprised to learn that Fastmail has implemented the new and much improved search facility into the classic interface. This makes me extremely happy, and the thought of having to look for alternative email providers probably won’t cross my mind every time I have to search for an old email. Thank you! Prog.

5 Apr 2014, 08:08 AM	#11
KevinS Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bellingham, WA, US Posts: 129	Rich Text Classic has a much better rich text editor. With the new and imporoved interface you cannot even indent a bullet. It is a sad editor :-(. This better editor should be available for notes as well. That is where I would put it to use more anyway.

4 Apr 2014, 01:48 AM	#2
werewolf Essential Contributor Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 265	I've noticed that "new and improved" always means the opposite.

4 Apr 2014, 02:15 AM	#3
Prognathous Master of the @ Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 1,060	Not in this case it isn't. Just try it. The difference is like night and day.

4 Apr 2014, 10:46 AM	#5
Prognathous Master of the @ Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 1,060	It's the same Classic interface, but the search function now actually works like it should. If you've ever used the previous search, you'd understand what I'm talking about. Apparently you haven't, or are just trolling.

6 Apr 2014, 05:44 AM	#15
B4its2L8 Master of the @ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hiding under my bed Posts: 1,465	Hi, Bill Sorry if my post was vague. I was referring to the compose editor's "source" button (on the formatting bar) allowing one to change/customise html code. In my case I usually use it to introduce a preferred font not in FM's list of options (like segoe ui or calibri) and to specify a font size. Can't do that (yet) in the new interface from what I see.