opening Msg in Finder

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Maudiemo Author

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opening Msg in Finder

How do I open Msg in Finder? If I choose open in 'mail' it attaches to an email and I still can't open it.

Posted on Oct 24, 2023 9:09 AM

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John Galt

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Oct 25, 2023 11:28 AM in response to Maudiemo

Thanks for that explanation. Like many macOS apps, the Mac's Mail app stores and organizes email messages in its own manner and for its own purposes. They are not intended to be opened or examined outside of that app with the Finder or by any other means.

Mail User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

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Maudiemo Author

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Oct 25, 2023 10:24 AM in response to John Galt

In Finder emails are stored as messages MSG. Trouble is when I open in email app it opens as an attachment on an email. If I click on the attachment it duplicates itself as another email with the same attachment. So with what do I open it? I have Safari as my default web browser and have tried to open in Google but they always come up with a page saying there is a temporary problem and to try again later.

So I am stuck for ideas of what to do next.

Thanks for getting in touch

Maureen

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