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Apple Mail's Send Later feature allows you to type emails up ahead of time and schedule them to be sent at a later date. One of the best ways to use this is when you're working over the weekend or an idea occurs to you outside of normal working hours. You can compose the message ahead of time and schedule the email to arrive to its recipient at the perfect time. Here's how!
Why You'll Love This Tip
- Write your emails ahead of time and schedule them to arrive later.
- Send your emails at the best time without having to remember to watch the clock in order to do so.
- Never forget to send another email just because the thought occurred to you during non-working hours.
How to Schedule an Email in the Mail App on Mac
I love the Mail app's Send Later feature because it allows me the freedom to write my emails whenever it is convenient for me and send them at a time that is convenient for the recipient. If you like tips about how to use your Apple devices, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day! Here's how to use Mac Mail Send Later:
- On your Mac, open the Mail app.
![On your Mac, open the Mail app.]()
- Click the Compose New Message button.
![Click the Compose New Message button.]()
- Compose your message and then click the downward arrow next to the Send button.
![Compose your message and then click the downward arrow next to the Send button.]()
- To select a custom time, click Send Later...
![To select a custom time, click Send Later...]()
- Choose a day and time on the calendar and clock to send the email.
![Choose a day and time on the calendar and clock to send the email.]()
- Then, click Schedule to schedule the email.
![Then, click Schedule to schedule the email.]()
And that's all there is to it! Your email will send at the time you have scheduled. This is a great practical tip that will save you time and a few headaches. Happy emailing!
