How to change swipe action in apple mail

By default, the swipe actions in Apple Mail on your iPhone or iPad are set to archive or delete emails. However, you can customize these swipe actions to suit your preferences. Here's how:

Method 1: Change Swipe Actions in Apple Mail Settings

  1. Open the Settings app on your device.
  2. Scroll down and tap on "Mail".
  3. Tap on "Swipe Actions".
  4. You'll see three options: "Left", "Right", and "Middle". Tap on the one you want to customize.
  5. Choose from the following options:
    • "Mark as Read" or "Mark as Unread"
    • "Move to Junk" or "Move to Inbox"
    • "Flag" or "Unflag"
    • "Delete" or "Archive"
    • "Custom" (more on this below)

Method 2: Customize Swipe Actions with a Third-Party App

If you want more customization options, you can use a third-party email client like Spark Mail or Microsoft Outlook. These apps offer more advanced swipe action customization options.

Custom Swipe Actions with Spark Mail

  1. Open Spark Mail and go to the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear).
  2. Tap on "Swipe Actions".
  3. Customize the swipe actions for each finger (left, right, and middle).
  4. Choose from a range of actions, including "Mark as Read", "Mark as Unread", "Flag", "Unflag", "Delete", and more.

Custom Swipe Actions with Microsoft Outlook

  1. Open Microsoft Outlook and go to the "Settings" icon (looks like a gear).
  2. Tap on "Mail" and then "Swipe Actions".
  3. Customize the swipe actions for each finger (left, right, and middle).
  4. Choose from a range of actions, including "Mark as Read", "Mark as Unread", "Flag", "Unflag", "Delete", and more.

Remember to restart Apple Mail or the third-party app after customizing the swipe actions to apply the changes.