How to delete mail app from macbook pro
To delete the Mail app from your MacBook Pro, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Launchpad
- Click on the Launchpad icon in the Dock or use the keyboard shortcut
Command + Space
to open it. - Find the Mail app in the Launchpad and click and hold on it until it starts to jiggle.
- Click the "X" icon in the top-left corner of the Mail app icon to delete it.
Method 2: Using the Applications folder
- Open the Applications folder by clicking on the Finder icon in the Dock and selecting "Applications" from the sidebar or by using the keyboard shortcut
Command + Shift + A
. - Find the Mail app in the Applications folder and drag it to the Trash icon in the Dock.
- Alternatively, you can right-click (or control-click) on the Mail app and select "Move to Trash" from the context menu.
Method 3: Using the Terminal
- Open the Terminal app by searching for it in Spotlight or by using the keyboard shortcut
Command + Shift + T
. - Type the following command and press Enter:
sudo rm -rf /Applications/Mail.app
- Enter your administrator password when prompted.
Note: Before deleting the Mail app, make sure you have backed up your email data and settings, as deleting the app will also remove your email accounts and settings.
Also, if you're using macOS High Sierra or later, you may need to use the sudo
command with the rm
command to delete the app, as the rm
command is not allowed to delete system files by default.
After deleting the Mail app, you can reinstall it from the App Store if you need to use it again.