How to request a read receipt in mac mail

To request a read receipt in Mac Mail, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open Mac Mail and compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  2. Click on the "Options" menu at the top of the screen.
  3. Select "Request Read Receipt" from the drop-down menu.
  4. A checkbox will appear next to "Request Read Receipt". Check this box to request a read receipt.
  5. You can also customize the read receipt request by clicking on the "Show Details" button next to the checkbox. This will allow you to specify when you want to receive the read receipt (e.g. immediately, or after a certain number of days).
  6. Once you've checked the box and customized the read receipt request (if desired), click "Send" to send the email.

Note: The recipient's email client must also be configured to send read receipts in order for you to receive a read receipt. Additionally, some email providers may not support read receipts or may have restrictions on sending them.

Alternatively, you can also request a read receipt by using the "Read Receipt" button in the toolbar of the compose window. To do this:

  1. Open Mac Mail and compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
  2. Click on the "Read Receipt" button in the toolbar of the compose window.
  3. A checkbox will appear next to "Request Read Receipt". Check this box to request a read receipt.
  4. Click "Send" to send the email.

It's worth noting that some email providers may not support read receipts, or may have restrictions on sending them. Additionally, some email clients may not be able to send or receive read receipts.