Managing a large number of emails can be time-consuming. However, there is a solution for Mac users to easily handle their unread emails without having to browse through already read ones. By setting up a smart mailbox in Mail for Mac OS X, you can create a separate inbox exclusively for unread emails.
How to Show Only Unread Emails in Mail for Mac OS X
Follow these simple steps to set up a smart mailbox in Mail for Mac OS X that displays only unread email messages:
- Open Mail on your Mac.
- Go to the “Mailbox” menu and select “New Smart Mailbox”.
- Give the smart mailbox a name, such as “Unread Emails Only”. Set the following parameters:
- Contains messages that match “all” of the following conditions
- “Message is unread”
- Click “OK” to create the unread mailbox.
- In the left sidebar, select the newly created “Unread Emails Only” mailbox under “Smart Mailboxes”.
Now, when you select the “Unread Emails Only” mailbox, only unread messages will be displayed in Mail. Unread emails are marked with a blue dot next to them, making it easy to identify them.
If you don’t have any unread emails, this smart mailbox will be empty.
You can switch between the smart mailbox for unread messages and regular mailboxes by choosing the desired mailbox from the left sidebar of Mail.
It’s important to note that this method applies to Mac Mail, but iOS users can also view only unread emails on their iPhone and iPad by using a special unread mailbox.
Benefits of Using the “Show Only Unread Emails” Feature
- Free to use and easily accessible.
- Efficient way to manage a large number of emails.
- Saves time by filtering out already read emails.
FAQs
Q: What is this guide about?
A: This guide explains how to show only unread emails in Mail for Mac OS X.
Q: How can this guide help me?
A: This guide provides a step-by-step process to set up a smart mailbox that displays only unread emails, helping you manage your inbox more efficiently.
