Mac Mail - Viewer window shows only Subject line, not selected message

Although the date, subject, etc. for my InBox messages, the message doesn't show below them when I select one (see attached). Clicking on a Subject line will open the message, though. I apparently accidentally cancelled this behavior and can't find a way to reactivate it.


Mac mini, macOS 26.0

Posted on Oct 26, 2025 12:50 PM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2025 2:13 PM

Hi AlWeir!


I'd tried the User Guide before, but somehow your suggestion to check it out again worked.


View > Show Bottom Preview brought me back to familiar territory. Thanks!!


Dick

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Mac Mail - Viewer window shows only Subject line, not selected message

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