Q: outlook mail cannot get mail the connection

Hi pamboc,

As I understand it you are unable to send messages and the ones you do have downloaded from the server aren't displaying the contents. I would first quit the Mail app:

iOS: Force an app to close

Double-click the Home button.

Swipe left or right until you have located the app you wish to close.

Swipe the app up to close it.

Then I would do these steps from the following article for further assistance:

Get help with Mail on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

 

1. Make sure your settings are correct using Mail Settings Lookup.
2. Restart your iOS device.
3. Delete the affected email account from your device.
   1. Tap Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
   2. Tap the affected email account.
   3. Tap Delete Account.
   4. Add your account again.

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All the very best,

Sterling