Apple mail message list font greyed out

The frustration of a greyed-out font in Apple Mail!

There are a few possible reasons why the font in your Apple Mail message list might be greyed out. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:

  1. Check your font settings: Go to Apple Mail > Preferences > Fonts & Colors. Ensure that the font you're using is not set to a grey or light color. You can also try resetting the font to the default setting.
  2. Check for font conflicts: If you're using a third-party font or theme, it might be causing the issue. Try disabling any recently installed fonts or themes to see if it resolves the problem.
  3. Update Apple Mail: Ensure that you're running the latest version of Apple Mail. Go to the App Store, click on "Updates," and check if there are any updates available for Apple Mail.
  4. Reset Apple Mail: Try resetting Apple Mail by going to Apple Mail > Preferences > General > Reset. This will reset all of your Apple Mail settings to their default values.
  5. Check for corrupted font files: Sometimes, font files can become corrupted, causing issues like this. Try deleting the font files and then reinstalling them.
  6. Check your system font settings: Go to System Preferences > General > Appearance. Ensure that the font you're using is not set to a grey or light color.
  7. Try a different font: If none of the above steps work, try changing the font to a different one to see if the issue persists.
  8. Reinstall Apple Mail: If all else fails, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail by going to the App Store, clicking on "Purchased," finding Apple Mail, and clicking "Reinstall."

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to try searching online for more specific solutions or reaching out to Apple Support for further assistance.