Questions about Changing from Thunderbird to Mail

Hi,
I recently switched over from Thunderbird from Mail. I'm liking the experience, however there are a few things I can't figure out how to replicate. If anyone could tell me how to do the following I'd appreciate it.
Thanks,
Hunter
How to label/tag/mark messages with colors
How to enlarge/change toolbar icons
How to add blank line before quoted message
Gmail address book lack of syncing (it stopped syncing a while back for me)

Welcome to the Discussions.
For starters, Go to Mail>Preferences..
Tab through general, accounts, viewing etc.
Here you should be able to play around for label/tag/mark with colors.
Another way to tag messages is to 'flag' them. Message>mark>flag
Also, check out view>customize tool bar...
Play around a bit and see what you find suitable and equivalent. Post back here for more info/tweaks once you are more familiar with the preferences.
Message was edited by: Meherally

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