Email on Gmail account are not getting marked as read

So it does. It is working for GMail and IMAP now in my case, using the same version you've noted. Nearly a year to fix... "quick"!

Seems to have solved it for me as well. Removed my mail from the Apple mail app on my iPhone, and I started using the outlook app on my iPhone as well..

You may be correct, but there are options other than Microsoft. I gave up on any MS email client when this debacle started months ago. It's nice to not be fretting about email anymore.

I have the issue on Win 11, regardless of the settings discussed here, no messages get marked as read on the server. Only when I change the read/unread state manually via the toolbar button, it usually does sync after a while.

Hello,

I am Ibhadighi and I would happily help you with your question. In this forum, we are Microsoft consumers just like yourself.

If emails in your Gmail account are not getting marked as read in Outlook (the latest version) and Gmail's web interface, it could be due to several reasons. Here are some steps to troubleshoot this issue:

1. Gmail Account Settings: • Log in to your Gmail account using a web browser. • Go to "Settings" (click the gear icon in the top-right corner and select "See all settings"). • Click on the "General" tab. • Look for the "Conversation view" section. Ensure that "Conversation view" is turned on. This setting can sometimes affect how emails are marked as read. • Save your changes and check if the issue is resolved.
2. Outlook Settings: • Open Outlook (the latest version). • Click on the "File" tab. • In the left sidebar, click on "Options." • In the Outlook Options window, go to the "Mail" category. • Under the "Reading Pane" section, check if "Mark items as read when viewed in the Reading Pane" is selected. If not, select it. • Click the "OK" button to save your changes. • Restart Outlook and see if the issue persists.
3. Email Rules and Filters: Check if you have any email rules or filters set up in Gmail that could be affecting how emails are marked as read. These rules can sometimes automatically mark emails as unread or perform other actions.
4. Sync Issues: Even if you receive emails on time, there could still be a sync issue between Outlook and Gmail. Try the following steps: • Close Outlook. • Reopen Outlook and give it some time to sync all your emails. • Manually click on each email to mark them as read. Check if they stay marked as read after some time.
5. Gmail Labs: Gmail has experimental features called "Labs." Sometimes, a Lab feature can affect email behavior. To check if any Labs features are causing the issue: • In Gmail, go to "Settings" > "See all settings." • Click on the "Labs" tab. • Disable all Labs features (click "Disable" next to each). • Save your changes and check if the issue is resolved. •
6. Gmail App Permissions: Ensure that the Outlook app has the necessary permissions to access and modify your Gmail account. Sometimes, permission issues can affect how emails are marked.
7. Cache issue: Sometimes, clearing the cache can resolve unexpected behavior in Outlook. Try deleting the cache files for your email account in Outlook by following these steps:
8. Open Outlook and go to "File" > "Options" > "Advanced."
9. Under "Performance," click on "Empty Cache."
10. Select "OK" to confirm.

8.Corrupted profile: A corrupted Outlook profile can cause various issues, including problems with marking emails as read. Create a new profile in Outlook and test whether the issue persists. If it doesn't, then you may need to migrate your data to the new profile.

9.Outlook version issue: Although you mentioned that you updated to the latest version of Outlook, it's possible that there's a bug in the current version that's causing this behavior. Check for updates and install the latest patches.

If none of these solutions work, consider creating a new Outlook profile and importing your data to start fresh.

I hope this helps.

Best regards, Ibhadighi.