Thanks for sticking with it — you’re super close. Let’s walk through it exactly as it appears on iPhone 15 running iOS 17 or 18. Here’s the updated, precise version:

✅ HOW TO CREATE A NEW SHORTCUT (step-by-step)

1. Open the Shortcuts app.
2. Tap the big “+” button in the top-right corner.
   This creates a New Shortcut.
3. You’ll now see a screen that says “New Shortcut” at the top.
4. Tap the large blue button that says “Add Action” (middle of the screen).
   ❗ If you’re not seeing this, you’re probably looking at a blank shortcut screen — just tap anywhere in the center, or swipe up slightly to reveal the Add Action button.

If you don’t see “Add Action”:

Try this:

• Tap the magic wand icon (top left, may say “Shortcut Name”)
• OR tap the area that says “Search for apps and actions”
• That is the “Add Action” box — just looks slightly different now in iOS 17+

🔍 Next Steps

After you tap “Add Action” or the search box:

• Scroll down and tap “Apps”
• Find and tap “Mail”
• If “Mail” is missing, that means iOS hasn’t registered it yet

✅ Summary

To clarify:

• There is an “Add Action”, but it may look like a search bar now
• Tap anywhere near “Search for apps and actions” to begin

Would you like a screen-by-screen visual guide or a ready-made Shortcut link to install? I can generate either right now.