font color changes in Mail app (iphone)

When an email that was sent to me was saved as a draft then modified the new edits come across to my mail app on iPhone as blue. In Outlook or web apps this does not show. It looks like it is highlighting the new edits and anyone using iPhone mail app sees these edits.

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 29, 2022 6:15 AM

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1 reply

Sparks0829

Community Specialist

Dec 1, 2022 9:37 AM in response to TaterGray

Hi there TaterGray,

We'd like to learn more to see how we can help. Does this only happen with emails you've received and saved as a draft? If you create a new email, does the text appear in blue on your iPhone? Is this only happening with Outlook emails? Are you editing these emails on your iPhone or a different device or app?

You'll want to make sure your iPhone is updated to the latest iOS version, which is iOS 16.2.1. You can check the currently installed version in Settings > General > About > Software Version. Learn how to update your iPhone here if needed: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Take care.

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