When I go into Mail settings and select Rules and then click on a rule to edit/add to it takes almost a minute to open. I do have around 50 rules but this also happened when I trimmed them back to 10. Any ideas how to speed things up?
Mac mini (M1, 2020)
Hey Douglas Johnson3,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. Since you mentioned Mail specifically, it sounds like the issue is isolated to that app. In that case, we'd recommend trying these tips from If an app freezes or quits unexpectedly on Mac - Apple Support which can help for app-specific slowness.
• If an app doesn’t quit as expected or it’s unresponsive, you can force quit the app (you may lose unsaved changes). Choose Apple menu > Force Quit, select the app in the dialogue that appears, then click Force Quit.
• If the app quit, reopen it by clicking Reopen in the dialogue that appears.
• Restart your Mac by choosing Apple menu > Restart.
• Make sure the app is compatible with your version of macOS.
• Open another file in the app. There may be a problem with the original file.
• Check for updates to your software.
• Disconnect any peripheral devices you just connected (for example, a printer). They may not be compatible with your version of macOS.
• Uninstall any app plug-ins or enhancements from other manufacturers.
• If you recently updated the app or macOS, a plug-in or enhancement you installed may no longer be compatible.
• Diagnose problems with your Mac to learn whether hardware you installed, such as additional memory, is incompatible, improperly installed or defective.
All the best.
Mail Rules open very slowly when I want to edit/add rules
