Quick Reply

Quick Reply in Vivaldi Mail is perfect for those fast, short replies, and feels like using an instant messenger. By removing the need to switch screens to open the composer window, this feature allows you to respond to emails more quickly.

To send a quick reply:

  1. Open the email message you want to reply to.
  2. Focus on the text field at the bottom of the message pane.
  3. Type your message.
  4. Click Send.
Quick Reply field with a drafted message in Vivaldi Mail.

Quick Reply field’s visibility

To hide/show the Quick Reply field:

  1. Go to Settings > Mail > Mail Settings > Quick Reply.
  2. Choose between:
    • Hide Quick Reply,
    • Minimize Quick Reply,
    • Show Quick Reply.

If you choose to display the Quick Reply field, you can also decide whether to quote the message you’re replying to by default or not.

Resize Quick Reply

To change the size of the Quick Reply field:

  1. Place the mouse cursor on the top edge of the section.
  2. When you see a double-ended arrow, click and drag the mouse up or down to resize it.

Minimize Quick Reply

If you’ve set Quick Reply to be shown or minimized, you have the option to easily toggle its visibility from the message view.

To minimize Quick Reply:

  1. Place the mouse cursor on the top edge of the section.
  2. When you see a double-ended arrow, double-click to hide the section.
    Alternatively, click and drag the edge all the way down.

To display minimized Quick Reply field:

  1. Place the mouse cursor on the narrow area between the email message and the Status Bar.
  2. When you see a double-ended arrow, click to show the section.
    Alternatively, click and drag the section to your preferred size.