How to check settings in mail on imac

To check settings in Mail on an iMac, follow these steps:

Method 1: Check Mail Settings from the Mail App

  1. Open the Mail app on your iMac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
  3. The Mail Preferences window will open. Here, you can adjust various settings, such as:
    • Accounts: Manage your email accounts, including adding, editing, or removing accounts.
    • General: Set the default email client, font, and other general settings.
    • Composing: Customize the composition of new emails, such as font, size, and formatting.
    • Viewing: Adjust the display settings for emails, such as font size, column layout, and more.
    • Rules: Set up rules to automatically sort, forward, or delete emails based on specific criteria.
  4. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 2: Check Mail Settings from System Preferences

  1. Click the Apple menu in the top left corner of the screen and select "System Preferences."
  2. Click on "Internet Accounts" (or "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" in older macOS versions).
  3. Select your email account from the list of accounts.
  4. Click on the "Account Information" tab to view and edit settings such as:
    • Account name and password
    • Server settings (e.g., IMAP, POP, SMTP)
    • Port numbers
    • Authentication settings
  5. Click "OK" to save your changes.

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