Apple mail won t delete

Frustrating! If Apple Mail won't delete emails, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the issue:

  1. Check the "Trash" folder: Sometimes, emails get stuck in the "Trash" folder instead of being permanently deleted. Try checking the "Trash" folder and emptying it to see if the emails are still there.
  2. Use the "Move to Trash" option: Instead of using the "Delete" key or the "Delete" button, try using the "Move to Trash" option from the context menu or the "Edit" menu. This might help the email get moved to the "Trash" folder correctly.
  3. Check for duplicate emails: If you have duplicate emails in your inbox, it might cause issues with deleting emails. Try searching for duplicate emails and deleting the duplicates to see if that resolves the issue.
  4. Check for email filters: If you have email filters set up, they might be preventing emails from being deleted. Try disabling or deleting the filters to see if that resolves the issue.
  5. Check for add-ons or plugins: If you have any add-ons or plugins installed in Apple Mail, they might be interfering with the deletion process. Try disabling or uninstalling them to see if that resolves the issue.
  6. Reset Apple Mail: Sometimes, resetting Apple Mail can resolve issues like this. To reset Apple Mail, go to System Preferences > Mail, and then click on "Reset" at the bottom of the window.
  7. Check for corrupted email data: If the issue persists, it's possible that the email data is corrupted. Try restarting your Mac and then checking if the issue is resolved.
  8. Try deleting from the "All Mailboxes" view: Sometimes, deleting emails from the "All Mailboxes" view can resolve issues with deleting emails. To access the "All Mailboxes" view, go to the "Mail" menu and select "All Mailboxes".
  9. Check for any email accounts with issues: If you have multiple email accounts set up in Apple Mail, try checking each account individually to see if any of them have issues with deleting emails.
  10. Reinstall Apple Mail: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you might need to reinstall Apple Mail. To do this, go to the "App Store" and click on "Updates" to see if there are any updates available for Apple Mail. If there are no updates available, you can try reinstalling Apple Mail by going to the "App Store" and searching for "Apple Mail".

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you might want to try contacting Apple Support for further assistance.