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How to compose and send an email without using a mouse

ID: SLN3583
Refers to: Mail

Description
  • How to create a new email using keyboard shortcuts
  • How to send an email using accessibility features

Resolution

To compose and send an email without using a mouse:

  1. Press the "n" key to create a new message. The "To" field will be focused by default. (Note: if the virtual cursor is on, you'll need to bypass it before pressing "n".)
  2. Use the Tab and Shift + Tab keys to navigate between "To", "Cc", "Subject" and "Message body" fields.
  3. Press Ctrl + Enter (Cmd + Enter on the Mac) to send the message.


Last updated: March 01, 2013
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