How do i view trash in mac mail
In macOS Mail, you can view the Trash folder in the following ways:
- Using the Mail sidebar: Click on the "Mail" menu at the top of the screen, then select "Show Mailbox List" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + 2). This will display the Mail sidebar. Click on the "Trash" folder to view its contents.
- Using the Mail toolbar: Click on the "Mail" menu at the top of the screen, then select "View" > "Show Toolbar" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + T). This will display the Mail toolbar. Click on the "Trash" button to view its contents.
- Using the Mail search bar: Type "trash" in the search bar at the top of the Mail window, and press Enter. This will display all messages in the Trash folder.
- Using the "Edit" menu: Select "Edit" > "Show Trash" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + T). This will display the Trash folder.
Once you've accessed the Trash folder, you can:
- Restore a message: Select a message in the Trash folder and click on the "Move to" button (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + V) to move it back to its original mailbox.
- Permanently delete a message: Select a message in the Trash folder and click on the "Delete" button (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Delete) to permanently delete it.
- Empty the Trash: Click on the "Mail" menu at the top of the screen, then select "Empty Trash" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + Delete) to permanently delete all messages in the Trash folder.
Remember to always be cautious when deleting messages, as they may be important or contain sensitive information.