How do i stop duplicated drafts in mac mail

The frustration of duplicated drafts in Mac Mail! Don't worry, I've got some solutions to help you stop them:

Method 1: Disable Drafts Auto-Save

  1. Go to Mail > Preferences > Composing.
  2. Uncheck the box next to "Save new messages on send" under the "Drafts" section.

This will prevent Mac Mail from automatically saving drafts as you compose them. However, you'll need to manually save your drafts by clicking the "Save" button or pressing Command+S.

Method 2: Use the "Save as Draft" Option

  1. When composing a new message, click the "Save as Draft" button in the toolbar or press Command+Shift+S.
  2. This will save your draft without sending it, and you can continue editing it later.

Method 3: Check for Duplicate Drafts

  1. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  2. Select your email account from the list.
  3. Click on the "Drafts" tab.
  4. Look for duplicate drafts with the same subject and content. If you find any, delete them.

Method 4: Use a Third-Party Plugin

There are several third-party plugins available that can help you manage drafts and prevent duplicates. Some popular options include:

Method 5: Reset Mail's Drafts Folder

  1. Go to the Finder and navigate to the following folder: ~/Library/Mail/V2/Drafts
  2. Move the "Drafts" folder to the Trash.
  3. Restart Mail.

This will reset the Drafts folder and remove any duplicate drafts.

By implementing one or more of these methods, you should be able to reduce or eliminate duplicated drafts in Mac Mail.