Mail in Daylite

Mail in Daylite is a leap forward in how Daylite works with email, bringing your inbox directly into Daylite for a more seamless and powerful experience than was possible with Daylite Mail Assistant in Apple Mail or Outlook. Efficiently handle your email, with side-by-side access to the full details of related Daylite items, without needing to switch between apps.

Mail in Daylite for Mac is a new feature that we’re continually improving. With Mail in Daylite, you can make email more actionable and seamlessly connected to your business. Below you’ll find instructions on how to get started, a roadmap of upcoming features, and an FAQ with answers to common questions. We’d love to hear your feedback as we keep making Mail in Daylite even better.

Getting Started

Before getting started with Mail in Daylite, please confirm the following:

• You are using macOS 14.4 Sonoma or newer.

• You have updated to the latest version of Daylite for Mac available from both our website and the Mac App Store

Once ready, follow these steps to set up Mail in Daylite:

• Select My Mail in the sidebar

• Click Add Mail Account

• View instructions for adding mail accounts of different types

Roadmap

These are the features that we are planning to work on next. If there are other features you would like to see, please share your feedback.

• Option to badge Daylite app icon with unread message count

• Drag and drop files to attach when composing a new message

• Set default font for composing a new message

• Add images to signatures

• Format text when writing a new message

• Search for emails in your inbox and other mailboxes

Under Consideration

These are features we know are important to you and are being considered to work on next.

• Sync drafts mailbox to mail server

• Add Outlook/Office 365 accounts without requiring IMAP to be enabled

  • Some organizations or administrators do not allow IMAP access to be enabled, which is currently required to use Mail in Daylite

FAQ

Can I continue to use Daylite Mail Assistant with Apple Mail or Outlook?

Yes, you can continue using Daylite Mail Assistant and try Mail in Daylite at the same time.

What macOS version do I need to run Daylite?

macOS 14.4 (Sonoma) or later.

Can I add multiple email accounts?

Yes, you can add multiple email accounts to Mail in Daylite. After adding your first account, add another account in Daylite > Settings > Mail > Mail Accounts > Add Mail Account.

Can I be notified when I have new mail?

No, Mail in Daylite does not support notifications at this time.

Can I get the Daylite app icon to show a badge count for new/unread emails?

No, the Daylite app icon cannot be badged with the unread email count at this time.

Is there an email tracking feature to see if and when my emails were viewed?

No, Mail in Daylite does not have any email tracking features at this time.

Why are emails in my Draft mailbox not syncing?

Drafts are currently only stored on this device and not synced to your mail account. Syncing drafts is a feature being considered for a future update.

Can I enable Spell Check when writing an email?

Yes, you can right-click (or control-click) in the message area and select Spelling and Grammar > Check Spelling While Typing.

Can I use Apple's Writing Tools to help when writing an email?

Yes. Click the Writing Tools button in the toolbar of the New Message window, or right-click in the message area and select Writing Tools. Requires macOS 15.2 Sequoia or later with Apple Intelligence enabled.

Can I add attachments in Mail in Daylite?

Yes, drag and drop files directly into the New Message window when composing an email.

Can I create a new mailbox?

No, you cannot create a new mailbox at this time. For now, you can create a new mailbox in another mail app and it will show up in Mail in Daylite.

Can I move an email to a mailbox in a different account?

No, you can only move emails between mailboxes in the same account at this time.

Can I respond to repeating meeting invitations?

No, Daylite does not support repeating meeting invitations at this time.

Can I set up an out-of-office auto-reply in Mail in Daylite?

No. Out-of-office and auto-reply settings are managed by your email provider, not by Daylite. To configure an auto-reply, sign in to your email provider's web portal (for example, gmail.com, outlook.com, or your company's webmail) and look for the out-of-office or vacation reply setting.