Mac mail not displaying message body

Frustrating! If Mac Mail is not displaying the message body, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the issue:

  1. Check the message headers: Sometimes, the message body is hidden due to a header issue. Try clicking on the "View" menu and selecting "Message Headers" to see if the message body is hidden behind the headers.
  2. Check for formatting issues: If the message body is formatted with HTML or rich text, it might be causing the issue. Try switching to plain text view by clicking on the "Format" menu and selecting "Make Plain Text" or "Make Rich Text".
  3. Check for attachments: If the message has attachments, they might be taking up space and hiding the message body. Try deleting the attachments or saving them to a different location.
  4. Check for junk mail filters: If the message is flagged as junk mail, it might be hidden. Try checking the "Junk" folder and moving the message to the "Inbox" if it's not spam.
  5. Check for account settings: Ensure that your account settings are correct, including the server settings, username, and password. You can do this by going to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Account].
  6. Try restarting Mail: Sometimes, a simple restart of Mail can resolve the issue. Quit Mail, then relaunch it.
  7. Check for conflicts with other apps: If you're using other email clients or apps that access your email account, try closing them and see if the issue persists.
  8. Check for macOS updates: Ensure that your macOS is up to date, as updates often resolve issues like this.
  9. Try resetting Mail: If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting Mail by going to Mail > Preferences > General > Reset Mailbox Data.
  10. Contact your email provider: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it's possible that the problem lies with your email provider. Contact their support team for assistance.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you can try searching online for more specific solutions or seeking help from Apple Support or a Mac expert.