How do i stop attachments from appearing in mac mail
To stop attachments from appearing in Mac Mail, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Disable Attachments in Mail Preferences
- Open Mail on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
- Click on the "General" tab.
- Uncheck the box next to "Show attachments in the message list".
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Method 2: Use a Third-Party Plugin
There are several third-party plugins available that can help you hide attachments in Mac Mail. One popular option is "Attachment Manager" by MacPaw.
- Download and install Attachment Manager from the MacPaw website.
- Launch Attachment Manager and follow the setup instructions.
- In the Attachment Manager preferences, you can choose to hide attachments in the message list.
Method 3: Use a Script
You can also use a script to hide attachments in Mac Mail. Here's an example script you can use:
- Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
osascript -e 'tell application "Mail" to set attachments to false'
- This script will disable attachments in Mac Mail.
Method 4: Use a Filter
You can also use a filter to hide attachments in Mac Mail. Here's how:
- Open Mail and select "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Rules".
- Click the "+" button to create a new rule.
- In the "If" section, select "Has attachment" and set it to "No".
- In the "Then" section, select "Move message" and choose a folder to move the messages to.
- Click "OK" to save the rule.
By using one of these methods, you should be able to stop attachments from appearing in Mac Mail.