Apple mail archive instead of delete

A great question!

In Apple Mail, you can archive emails instead of deleting them by following these steps:

Method 1: Using the "Archive" button

1. Select the email(s) you want to archive by checking the boxes next to them.
2. Click on the "Archive" button in the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut ⌘ + Shift + A (Command + Shift + A).
3. The emails will be moved to the "Archive" folder, which is usually located in the "On My Mac" or "iCloud" section of the Mail sidebar.

Method 2: Using the "Move to" feature

1. Select the email(s) you want to archive by checking the boxes next to them.
2. Right-click (or control-click) on the selected emails and choose "Move to" from the context menu.
3. In the "Move to" dialog box, select the "Archive" folder from the list of available folders.
4. Click "Move" to move the emails to the "Archive" folder.

Method 3: Using the "Archive" menu

1. Select the email(s) you want to archive by checking the boxes next to them.
2. Go to the "Mail" menu at the top of the screen and select "Archive" (or use the keyboard shortcut ⌘ + Shift + A).
3. The emails will be moved to the "Archive" folder.

By archiving your emails instead of deleting them, you can keep a record of your communications and easily access them later if needed.