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+# Sidebar settings that can be set without regard to whether or
+# not the sidebar is actually visible.
+set sidebar_short_path
+set sidebar_new_mail_only
+set sidebar_format = "%B%* %N/%S"
+
+# This has to be large enough to accomodate the largest entry
+# in your "mailboxes" list.
+set sidebar_width = 20