zulip/templates/zerver/help/open-the-compose-box.md

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