Work on several mails at once
To work on several mails at once, click Compose Mail again while another mail is open. Each mail gets its own window along the bottom of the screen. Use Minimize, Full screen and Save & Close at the top of each window. You can keep up to three new compose windows open, or five tabs in Classic compose.
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How to work on several mails at once
- Open a mail with Compose Mail.
- Click Compose Mail again to start another one.
- Click Minimize on a window to dock it at the bottom while you work on another.
- Click Full screen for more room, or Save & Close to save the mail to Drafts and close it.
When to use it
Neha at the support desk is replying to three customers. She keeps all three replies open and minimised, and finishes each one as the details come in from the warehouse.
Options
| Button | What it does |
|---|---|
| Minimize | Shrinks the window to a bar at the bottom of the screen. |
| Full screen | Expands the window. Click again to exit full screen. |
| Save & Close | Saves the mail as a draft and closes the window. |
| Close | Asks you to confirm before closing. |
Good to know
| Compose | Mails open at the same time |
|---|---|
| New compose | Up to 3 windows |
| Classic compose | Up to 5 tabs |
Common questions
What happens if I try to open a fourth compose window?
A message tells you how many mails you can compose at the same time. Finish, save or close one first.
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Updated 2026-10-28