zulip/help/resize-the-compose-box.md

Resize the compose box

When composing a long message, it can be helpful to expand the compose box to display more text and avoid distractions. Note that the compose box also stretches automatically when you type a long message.

Expand the compose box

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1. Click on the icon in the top right corner of the compose box, which is visible on hovering over the compose box.

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Collapse the compose box

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1. With the compose box in the expanded state, click on the icon in the top right corner of the compose box, which is visible on hovering over the compose box.

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Stretch the compose box

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1. Click and drag the bottom right corner of the compose box.

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