Can i delete mail downloads on mac
Yes, you can delete mail downloads on a Mac. Here are a few ways to do so:
Method 1: Using the Mail app
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or press Command + comma).
- In the Preferences window, click on the "General" tab.
- Scroll down to the "Download Attachments" section.
- Click on the "Remove Attachments" button to delete all downloaded attachments.
Method 2: Using the Finder
- Open the Finder on your Mac.
- Navigate to the "Downloads" folder, which is usually located in your user directory (e.g.,
~/Downloads
). - Select all the files you want to delete by pressing Command + A.
- Right-click (or Control-click) on the selected files and choose "Move to Trash" (or press Command + Delete).
- Empty the Trash by right-clicking on the Trash icon in the Dock and selecting "Empty Trash" (or press Command + Shift + Delete).
Method 3: Using the Terminal
- Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
- Type the following command to delete all downloaded attachments:
rm -rf ~/Downloads/*
- Press Enter to execute the command.
Note: Before deleting any files, make sure you have backed up your important data and are comfortable with the potential consequences of deleting files.
Also, if you're using a third-party email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, you may need to check their settings or preferences to delete downloaded attachments.