Hi aalinovi,
> I am not sure where I messed up, but suddenly nmh seems to be ignoring
> the mhl.format file, specifically the "ignores" line.
> This is a basic mhl.format file with no editing or alterations on my
> part.
What command are you using which fails, e.g. show, mhshow. That would
be the starting point for seeing when it leads to mhl being run.
If you introduce a syntax error into the mhl.format you think is being
used, does mhl grumble?
$ /usr/lib/nmh/mhl -form /etc/passwd -nomoreproc
mhl: format file syntax error: root:x:0:0:root:/root:/bin/bash
$
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Cheers, Ralph.