Apple mail constantly saving drafts

The frustration of Apple Mail constantly saving drafts! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue.

Possible causes:

Drafts folder is not set to "On My Mac": If your Drafts folder is set to "iCloud" or "Other", Apple Mail might be constantly saving drafts to the cloud or another location, causing the issue.
Drafts folder is corrupted: A corrupted Drafts folder can cause Apple Mail to behave erratically, including constantly saving drafts.
Third-party plugins or add-ons: Some third-party plugins or add-ons might be interfering with Apple Mail's behavior, causing it to save drafts excessively.
System settings or preferences: Certain system settings or preferences might be affecting Apple Mail's behavior.

Troubleshooting steps:

Check the Drafts folder location: Go to Apple Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Drafts. Make sure the Drafts folder is set to "On My Mac" and not "iCloud" or "Other".
Empty the Drafts folder: Try emptying the Drafts folder to see if it resolves the issue. Go to Apple Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account] > Drafts, and click "Empty" to delete all drafts.
Reset Apple Mail: Resetting Apple Mail might resolve the issue. Go to Apple Mail > Preferences > General, and click "Reset" next to "Reset Apple Mail".
Disable third-party plugins or add-ons: Try disabling any third-party plugins or add-ons you have installed to see if they're causing the issue.
Check system settings and preferences: Review your system settings and preferences to see if there are any settings that might be affecting Apple Mail's behavior.
Reinstall Apple Mail: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail. Go to the App Store, search for "Apple Mail", and click "Install" to reinstall the app.
Contact Apple Support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can contact Apple Support for further assistance.

Additional tips:

Try closing and reopening Apple Mail to see if the issue persists.
If you're using a third-party email client, try switching to Apple Mail to see if the issue is specific to the client.
If you're using a Mac with multiple user accounts, try switching to a different user account to see if the issue is specific to your account.

I hope these troubleshooting steps help you resolve the issue of Apple Mail constantly saving drafts!