Can't see attachment in mac mail

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you resolve the problem of not being able to see attachments in Mac Mail:

  1. Check the attachment size: If the attachment is too large, it might not be displayed in the email. Try reducing the attachment size or splitting it into smaller files.
  2. Check the email format: Ensure that the email is in a format that supports attachments, such as HTML or Rich Text. If the email is in plain text, attachments might not be displayed.
  3. Check the attachment type: Some email clients, including Mac Mail, might not display certain types of attachments, such as executable files or certain types of multimedia files. Try saving the attachment to your computer and opening it in a different program to see if it's a compatibility issue.
  4. Check the email headers: Sometimes, email headers can be truncated or corrupted, which can prevent attachments from being displayed. Try enabling the "Show original" option in the email's context menu (right-click or control-click on the email) to view the email headers. Look for any errors or issues that might be causing the attachment to not display.
  5. Check the email account settings: Ensure that your email account settings are correct and that you're using the correct account to receive the email. Try switching to a different email account or checking the email settings to see if there are any issues.
  6. Check for email client updates: Make sure you're running the latest version of Mac Mail. Updates often include bug fixes and improvements that can resolve issues like this.
  7. Try restarting Mac Mail: Sometimes, simply restarting Mac Mail can resolve the issue. Try closing and reopening Mac Mail to see if the attachment displays.
  8. Check for conflicts with other apps: If you're using other apps that interact with email, such as email clients or plugins, try closing them and see if the attachment displays.
  9. Try downloading the attachment: Instead of trying to view the attachment in Mac Mail, try downloading it to your computer. Right-click (or control-click) on the attachment and select "Download Linked File" or "Save Linked File As" to save it to your computer.
  10. Reset Mac Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting Mac Mail to its default settings. To do this, go to the Apple menu > System Preferences > Mail, and then click on the "Reset" button at the bottom of the window.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to try contacting your email provider or seeking further assistance from Apple Support.