Understanding Mail Categories
Mail categories on your iPhone help to organize your inbox. They automatically sort different types of emails into categories like Primary, Social, Promotions, and Updates. While this feature can streamline your email experience, you might prefer to turn off these categories or customize them for your preference. This guide will help you understand how to effectively manage your mail categories.
Turning Off Mail Categories
If you find the automatic sorting disruptive, you can easily turn off mail categories on your iPhone. Start by opening the Mail app and going to the ‘Mailboxes’ view. Tap on ‘Edit’ located at the top right corner. Here, you will see the categories available. Simply uncheck the categories you want to hide from your inbox. Once done, tap ‘Done’ to save your changes. Your Mail app should display a more unified inbox without the categorized divisions.
Customizing Your Mail Experience
In addition to turning off mail categories on your iPhone, you can customize the way emails are grouped and shown. To do this, head to your Settings app and scroll down to ‘Mail’. Under the ‘Threading’ section, you can enable or disable options like ‘Organize by Thread’ or ‘Mark Threaded Messages’. Customizing these settings can enhance your email management by allowing you to tailor your inbox to your specific needs. Whether you prefer a clean, minimalist view or a detailed categorization, the choice is yours.