How to Configure Action List Settings on iPad (Swipe Actions vs Reading Pane)

<h2>Problem</h2><p>You want to customize the swipe actions or reading pane behavior on Airmail for iPad, or the action buttons are not showing as expected.</p><h2>Solution</h2><h3>Configuring Swipe Actions</h3><ol><li>Open Airmail on your iPad</li><li>Go to <strong>Settings</strong> (gear icon)</li><li>Tap on <strong>Action List</strong></li><li>Here you can customize what happens when you swipe left or right on an email</li><li>Available actions include: Archive, Delete, Mark as Read/Unread, Snooze, Move, and more</li></ol><h3>Reading Pane Options</h3><p>On iPad, Airmail supports different reading pane layouts:</p><ul><li><strong>Side-by-side</strong>: Email list on the left, email content on the right (landscape mode)</li><li><strong>Stacked</strong>: Full-width email list, tap to open email</li></ul><p>To change the layout, go to Settings → Appearance and look for the reading pane options.</p><h3>Troubleshooting Action Buttons</h3><ul><li>If action buttons are missing, check Settings → Action List and make sure your preferred actions are enabled</li><li>Some actions may only appear in certain contexts (e.g., the reply toolbar appears when viewing an email)</li><li>Try restarting Airmail if changes don't take effect immediately</li></ul>

Updated on: 03/28/2026