Can I set Thunderbird to close all tabs when I shut it down so the next session starts fresh.

I would prefer to have a clear work platform each time I start Thunderbird and only see tabs relevant to that session. If the program could be set to close all tabs automatically when I shut down, that would solve my problem.
Thanks,
Keith Marshall.

I guess your best bet is to right-click the most left tab - 'Close Other Tabs' before shutting down Thunderbird.

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