How to retrieve archived emails in apple mail

The joys of archiving emails! Retrieving archived emails in Apple Mail can be a bit tricky, but don't worry, I'm here to guide you through it.

Method 1: Using the "All Mailboxes" view

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Mailbox" menu at the top of the screen and select "All Mailboxes" from the dropdown menu.
  3. This will show you a list of all your mailboxes, including the "Archive" mailbox.
  4. Click on the "Archive" mailbox to view the archived emails.
  5. You can then search for specific emails or use the "Filter" button to narrow down the results.

Method 2: Using the "Search" function

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Search" field at the top of the screen.
  3. Type in a keyword or phrase related to the email you're looking for.
  4. Press Enter to search for the email.
  5. If the email is archived, it will appear in the search results.
  6. You can then click on the email to view it.

Method 3: Using the "Smart Mailbox" feature

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Mailbox" menu at the top of the screen and select "New Smart Mailbox" from the dropdown menu.
  3. In the "Smart Mailbox" window, click on the "Criteria" tab.
  4. Select "Archive" from the "Mailbox" dropdown menu.
  5. Click "OK" to create the smart mailbox.
  6. The smart mailbox will now show you all archived emails.

Method 4: Using the "Find" feature

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on the "Edit" menu at the top of the screen and select "Find" from the dropdown menu.
  3. In the "Find" window, select "Archive" from the "Mailbox" dropdown menu.
  4. Click "Find" to search for archived emails.
  5. You can then view the search results and click on the emails you want to retrieve.

I hope these methods help you retrieve your archived emails in Apple Mail!