Mailbox on MacBook shows incorrect dates and is disorganized

My mailbox on my macbook is all over the place. Different years, and other dates are out of sync. I installed and uninstalled the mailboxes and nothing. Please help, I'm stuck as of now. Trying to get my mail back in order.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 26.5

Posted on Sep 6, 2026 12:10 PM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2026 12:37 PM

Sometimes a accidental click can change how your emails are sorted, making it look like a glitch when it's just a view preference.

  • Open the Mail app.
  • Look at the top of your message list. You should see a label like "Sorted by..." (e.g., Sorted by Size or Sorted by From).
  • Click that label and make sure it is set to Sorted by Date.
  • Ensure Newest on Top (or Oldest on Top, depending on your preference) is selected.


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Sep 6, 2026 12:37 PM in response to Deighton718

Sometimes a accidental click can change how your emails are sorted, making it look like a glitch when it's just a view preference.

  • Open the Mail app.
  • Look at the top of your message list. You should see a label like "Sorted by..." (e.g., Sorted by Size or Sorted by From).
  • Click that label and make sure it is set to Sorted by Date.
  • Ensure Newest on Top (or Oldest on Top, depending on your preference) is selected.


Mailbox on MacBook shows incorrect dates and is disorganized

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