How do I select a single email in the Mail app?

Cannot select just one email in mail



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Original Title: Individual email selection


Mac mini (M1, 2020)

Posted on Dec 24, 2025 11:06 PM

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Dec 25, 2025 7:43 AM in response to davidfromgoonengerry

Why not?

What happens when you try?

Select for what?

On Apple's Mail app on a Mac, Clicking once on one email, selects the email and opens it in the right side panel.

Is that not what is happening?

Are you holding down a key from your keyboard?


Explain what is happening and someone may be able to advise.


click here ➜ Read emails in Mail on Mac - Apple Support

Blue message means email is selected, and is shown on the right side panel.


How do I select a single email in the Mail app?

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