How do i stop messages going to outbox in mail

There are a few ways to prevent messages from going to the Outbox in Mail:

Method 1: Disable the "Move to Outbox" option

1. Open Mail on your Mac or PC.
2. Click on the "Mail" menu and select "Preferences" (or "Settings" on Windows).
3. Go to the "Composing" tab.
4. Uncheck the box next to "Move message to Outbox when sending".
5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Use the "Send Immediately" option

1. Open Mail on your Mac or PC.
2. Compose a new message.
3. Click on the "Send" button.
4. Hold down the "Option" (or "Alt") key while clicking on the "Send" button.
5. Select "Send Immediately" from the dropdown menu.
6. The message will be sent directly without being moved to the Outbox.

Method 3: Use a third-party plugin or add-on

There are several third-party plugins and add-ons available that can help you prevent messages from going to the Outbox. For example:

• On Mac, you can use the "Send Immediately" plugin, which allows you to send messages directly without moving them to the Outbox.
• On Windows, you can use the "Mailbird" plugin, which offers a "Send Now" feature that sends messages directly without moving them to the Outbox.

Method 4: Use a script or automation tool

If you're comfortable with scripting or automation, you can use tools like AppleScript or Automator on Mac, or PowerShell or AutoHotkey on Windows, to create a script that sends messages directly without moving them to the Outbox.

I hope these methods help you prevent messages from going to the Outbox in Mail!