# Use the right-click menu on a mail

To act on a mail without opening it, right-click it in the mail list. The menu offers **Quick Reply**, **Quick Forward**, **Add to Contacts**, **Reply**, **Forward**, **Block** and **Un | Read**. Choose an item and it acts on that mail. You can turn the menu off with **Show right click menu** in your settings.

## How to use the right-click menu on a mail

1. Right-click a mail in the list.
2. Choose an action, for example **Quick Reply** or **Add to Contacts**.
3. Follow the prompt for that action.

## When to use it

> A new supplier writes to Prakash for the first time. He right-clicks the mail and chooses Add to Contacts, so the address is saved before he even opens it.

## Menu items

| Item | What it does |
|---|---|
| **Quick Reply** | Type a short reply without opening the full compose window. |
| **Quick Forward** | Forward the mail quickly to someone. |
| **Add to Contacts** | Save the sender in your address book. |
| **Reply** / **Forward** | Open the full compose window. |
| **Block** | Block the sender. |
| **Un \| Read** | Mark the mail read or unread. |

## Common questions

**Why are Reply or Forward missing from the menu?**

Your administrator has removed the reply or forward right from your account, so those items are hidden.

**Why do I see the browser's own menu instead?**

The XgenPlus menu is turned off. Turn on **Show right click menu** under Settings › **Default Settings**.


Source: https://docs.xgenplus.com/mail/right-click-menu/