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# Open the compose box
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The Zulip compose box starts off closed by default, leaving more vertical
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space for the message feed. There are a number of ways to open the compose box.
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## Using the mouse
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* Click on any message.
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* Click on **Message...**, **New topic**, or **New private message** at the
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bottom of the screen.
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## Using the keyboard
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All replies are to the message in the **blue box**.
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* **Reply**: `r` or `Enter`
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* **New topic**: `c`
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* **New private message**: `x`
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You can move the blue box around using the **arrow keys**, `j`, or `k`. You
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can close the compose box using `Esc`, or up/down arrow if the box is empty.
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!!! tip ""
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Zulip offers handy
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one-character [keyboard shortcuts](/help/keyboard-shortcuts) for
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[reading messages](/help/reading-strategies). With the compose
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box closed, there is no need to use the `Ctrl` key all the time.
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## Related articles
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* [Getting started with Zulip](/help/getting-started-with-zulip)
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* [Starting a new topic](/help/starting-a-new-topic)
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* [Starting a new private thread](/help/starting-a-new-private-thread)
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* [Replying to messages](/help/replying-to-messages)
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* [Messaging tips & tricks](/help/messaging-tips)
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* [Keyboard shortcuts](/help/keyboard-shortcuts)
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