Mail inbox filter not working

When I tap the filter icon in my inbox, ALL the messages disappear, not just the unread ones. This has gone on for several versions of MacOS.

And ideas how to fix this?

Walt

MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)

Posted on May 9, 2023 7:25 AM

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2 replies

May 9, 2023 2:35 PM in response to Barney-15E

That was the problem! Only iCloud was checked; I have 2 other mail servers, and I was getting all the messages from them. Checked the other 2 boxes and it's working fine!

Thank you!

Barney-15E

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May 9, 2023 7:36 AM in response to walt_scrivens

In the View Menu, Filter, what is enabled for filtering?

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