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

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
  3. Click on the "General" tab.
  4. Uncheck the box next to "Show attachments in the message list".
  5. 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.

  1. Download and install Attachment Manager from the MacPaw website.
  2. Launch Attachment Manager and follow the setup instructions.
  3. 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:

  1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: osascript -e 'tell application "Mail" to set attachments to false'
  3. 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:

  1. Open Mail and select "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Rules".
  2. Click the "+" button to create a new rule.
  3. In the "If" section, select "Has attachment" and set it to "No".
  4. In the "Then" section, select "Move message" and choose a folder to move the messages to.
  5. Click "OK" to save the rule.

By using one of these methods, you should be able to stop attachments from appearing in Mac Mail.