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Red Fox2
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How can I get Apple Messages app for desktop to show calendar dates of messages, not relative dates?

How can I get Apple Messages app for desktop to show calendar dates of messages, not relative dates?


Posted on Oct 4, 2026 2:44 PM

1 reply

6x6
User level: Level 7 (26,777 points)

Oct 4, 2026 4:48 PM in response to Red Fox2

Sorry, you can't: there are no settings to modify this default presentation. It's built in the app (just like the Mail app).

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256370486