The "Block this contact" option doesn't show on the Mail app on my iPad

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Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

When using the native Mail App, to add the sender of an email to your blocked mail list - locate the mail message within the mail message list. Touch and hold the specific email to expose the Action Menu - where you should see Block Sender.



Can you clarify the installed version of iOS/iPadOS?

If you have an older model iPad, restricted to an earlier version of iOS, you may not have access to all functionality associated with recent versions of iPadOS. iPadOS 16.6 is current.

If your iPad is not operating as expected, try a forced-restart:

Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
3. Press and hold the top button.
4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.

Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.

If you continue to experience difficulties, you may need to seek assistance directly from from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page.

Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/apple-support/id1130498044