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How to remove old sent messages from Mail in macOS

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<p>Email is one of those programs that you use, and then you realize that you have files dating back from a long time ago. Macworld reader Chris want to take control of the message in Apple’s Mail, specifically the messages he has sent.</p>

<p>I swear I used to be able to control how long my sent mailbox kept old sent messages—I’m sure I set it to 1 month! Now, however, I cannot find any pop-up or drop-down menus (like Junk Mailbox, which I have set to erase after one week). I don’t want all my old Sent messages from 1998!</p>

<p>I don’t recall a way to delete sent messages automatically in Mail. However, you can create a rule that will solve the problem for you:</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3225871/software-productivity/how-to-remove-old-sent-messages-from-mail-in-macos.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>

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