How do i change the preview pane in apple mail

To change the preview pane in Apple Mail, follow these steps:

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. In the Preferences window, click on the "General" tab.
  4. Under the "Reading" section, you'll see a dropdown menu labeled "Preview pane". Click on this menu and select one of the following options:
    • "None": Disables the preview pane.
    • "Subject and sender": Displays the subject line and sender's name in the preview pane.
    • "Message content": Displays a brief summary of the email message in the preview pane.
    • "Full message": Displays the entire email message in the preview pane.
  5. You can also adjust the width of the preview pane by dragging the separator between the message list and the preview pane.
  6. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Alternatively, you can also use the following keyboard shortcuts to toggle the preview pane on and off:

Note: If you're using a dark mode theme in macOS, the preview pane may not display correctly. You can try adjusting the theme or using a third-party theme that supports dark mode.