Apple mail preview pane text running off page

The frustration of text running off the page in the Mail preview pane!

This issue can occur due to various reasons, including:

  1. Font size or style: If the font size or style is too large or complex, it can cause the text to overflow beyond the preview pane.
  2. Message formatting: Rich text formatting, such as bold or italic text, can also contribute to the issue.
  3. Email content: Long lines of text or excessive use of whitespace can cause the text to run off the page.

To resolve this issue, try the following:

Method 1: Adjust the font size or style

  1. Open Apple Mail and select the email with the problematic text.
  2. Click on the "View" menu and select "Font" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + F).
  3. Adjust the font size or style to a smaller or more readable option.

Method 2: Use a plain text editor

  1. Select the email with the problematic text.
  2. Click on the "Edit" menu and select "As Plain Text" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + P).
  3. This will convert the email to plain text, which should resolve the issue.

Method 3: Resize the preview pane

  1. Open Apple Mail and select the email with the problematic text.
  2. Click on the "View" menu and select "Preview Pane Size" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + P).
  3. Adjust the preview pane size to a smaller or larger option to see if it resolves the issue.

Method 4: Disable rich text formatting

  1. Open Apple Mail and select the email with the problematic text.
  2. Click on the "Edit" menu and select "Rich Text" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + R).
  3. Deselect the "Rich Text" option to convert the email to plain text.

If none of these methods resolve the issue, you can try resetting Apple Mail's preferences or seeking further assistance from Apple Support or a third-party email client specialist.