Apple mail mark all as read automatically

A convenient feature!

Unfortunately, Apple Mail doesn't have a built-in option to automatically mark all emails as read. However, there are a few workarounds to achieve this:

Method 1: Using a third-party email client

You can use a third-party email client like Airmail, Spark, or Polymail, which offer this feature. These clients are available for both Mac and iOS devices.

Method 2: Using a script or automation tool

You can use a scripting language like AppleScript or Automator to create a script that marks all emails as read. Here's an example of an AppleScript that does this:

tell application "Mail"
    set unread_messages to every message of mailbox "INBOX" whose unread is true
    repeat with each_message in unread_messages
        set each_message's unread to false
    end repeat
end tell

To use this script:

1. Open AppleScript Editor (located in Applications/Utilities) and create a new document.
2. Paste the script into the editor.
3. Save the script as an application (e.g., "Mark All as Read.app").
4. Open the script and click the "Run" button or press ⌘+R to execute the script.

Method 3: Using a plugin or extension

You can also use a plugin or extension like "Mark All as Read" (available for both Mac and iOS) or "Read All" (available for Mac) to achieve this. These plugins can be installed from the Mac App Store or the Safari Extensions gallery.

Method 4: Using a keyboard shortcut

If you don't want to use a third-party client or script, you can create a custom keyboard shortcut to mark all emails as read. To do this:

1. Go to System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts > App Shortcuts.
2. Click the "+" button and select "Mail" from the application dropdown.
3. Enter a name for the shortcut (e.g., "Mark All as Read") and a keyboard shortcut (e.g., ⌘+Shift+R).
4. Click "Add" to save the shortcut.

Now, whenever you press the shortcut, all emails in your inbox will be marked as read.

I hope one of these methods helps you achieve your goal!