Compose & Reply
Now that you've set up your inbox, it's time to start emailing!
Superhuman makes composing faster than ever with keyboard shortcuts and smart swipes and taps.
Compose
⚡ Try Composing Now on Desktop
- Hit C to compose a new message.
- Enter the recipients' names.
- Hit Tab to edit the subject line.
- Hit Tab again to begin composing your message.
- Hit Cmd+Enter (Mac) or Ctrl+Enter (Windows) to send the message.
⚡ Try Composing Now on Mobile
- Tap the pencil icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Tap To to enter the recipient’s name.
- Tap Subject to edit the subject line.
- Tap Say hello to begin typing your message.
- Tap Send in the top right hand corner to send your message.
💡Tip: If you ever need to unsend a message, just hit Z within 10 seconds to recall it!
Reply and Forward
⚡ Try Replying or Forwarding Now on Desktop
- Select a message you want to reply to or forward.
- Hit Enter to reply all, R to reply to the original sender, or F to forward the message.
- Hit Cmd+Enter or Ctrl+Enter to send your message.
To reply or forward an earlier message in a conversation, hit P to navigate to the previous message or N to move down to the next. The selected message is indicated by the purple highlight:
⚡ Try Replying or Forwarding Now on Mobile
- Long press on the message you want to reply to or forward.
- Tap Reply All to reply all.
- To see additional options, tap the V next to Reply All to see more options like Reply and Forward.
- Hit Send at the top right hand corner.
To reply or forward an earlier message in a conversation on Mobile, tap the message you’d like to reply to or forward and swipe to the left. The message you selected will move into focus and you’ll see options like Reply, Reply All, Forward, and more.
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