Mail folder window scrolling

When I select a mail folder to move a message, if the folder is near the top or bottom of the window, it is likely to scroll unexpectedly and cause the message to drop into the wrong folder. Can the scroll areas of the window be marked as a different function? Or do I just have to always remember to be careful? Hey, that's not really a normal Mac user requirement!

It's not clear how you're selecting the folder to move the message, but it sounds like you're dragging the message to the folder and dropping it.
Why don't you Contol-click on the message you want to move; a contextual menu will pop up and you can scroll down to the Move To sub-menu and choose the folder that way? It's easier and less prone to error.
If there's something I've missed in my interpretation of your problem, let me know.
Mulder

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