Revert M4 iMac Inbox to a single view

Uptodate Apple M4 iMac Inbox now separates all email into four different Inbox categories (Primary, Transactions, News & subscriptions and Promotions). How can I get back to just one Inbox?

iMac 24″, macOS 26.3

Posted on Mar 8, 2026 12:02 PM

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KiltedTim

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Mar 8, 2026 12:21 PM in response to dsbfromca

The setting is specific to each inbox (including the all inboxes folder).

Look for this menu. Uncheck the option to "Show Mail Categories".

dsbfromca Author

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Mar 8, 2026 1:38 PM in response to KiltedTim

Thank you Kilted Tim. Your suggestion was clear and to the point. And it worked!

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