Mail flags on iMac not visible after upgrade?

We use the coloured flags to quickly identify who should action emails, these flags have disappeared from the Inbox view and can only be seen after opening a mail. How can I get them back?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 13, 2020 11:00 AM

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3 replies

erikselz

Level 1

68 points

Nov 13, 2020 7:46 PM in response to phull1

you can make the flags show up in the columns ... control-click BELOW the icons and a menu will appear

phull1 Author

Level 1

8 points

Nov 14, 2020 3:32 AM in response to erikselz

Perfect, thank you

thiatt

Level 1

8 points

Nov 24, 2020 12:07 PM in response to erikselz

Thank you, Erik Selz! Your solution is as helpful as Mail's "invisible flag" problem is annoying: very.

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