Mac mail attachments

The joys of managing attachments in Mac Mail!

Here are some tips to help you manage attachments in Mac Mail:

Saving attachments

  1. Right-click (or Control-click) on the attachment: This will bring up a context menu with options to "Save As" or "Save Attachment".
  2. Drag and drop the attachment: You can also drag and drop the attachment from the email to a folder on your Mac.
  3. Use the "Save" button: In the email viewer, click on the attachment and then click on the "Save" button in the top-right corner of the window.

Opening attachments

  1. Double-click the attachment: Double-clicking on an attachment will open it in its default application.
  2. Right-click (or Control-click) on the attachment: You can also right-click on an attachment and select "Open With" to choose a different application to open it with.

Managing attachments in the attachment list

  1. Select multiple attachments: You can select multiple attachments by holding down the Command key (⌘) while clicking on each attachment.
  2. Delete attachments: You can delete selected attachments by clicking on the "Delete" button or by using the keyboard shortcut ⌘ + Delete.
  3. Save all attachments: You can save all attachments in an email by clicking on the "Save All Attachments" button in the top-right corner of the window.

Tips and tricks

  1. Use the "Attachments" tab: In the email viewer, you can click on the "Attachments" tab to view a list of all attachments in the email.
  2. Use the "Quick Look" feature: You can use the "Quick Look" feature to preview attachments without opening them. To do this, select the attachment and press the Space bar.
  3. Use third-party plugins: There are several third-party plugins available that can help you manage attachments in Mac Mail, such as Attachment Manager or Mail Attachments.

I hope these tips help you manage your attachments in Mac Mail!