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Interface Overview

MailCopilot has a clean three-column layout designed for efficient email management.

The sidebar is on the left side of the window. It contains:

  • Account selector -- switch between connected email accounts by clicking the account avatar at the top.
  • Folder list -- your email folders (Inbox, Sent, Drafts, Trash, Spam, Archive, and any custom folders). Each folder shows its unread message count as a badge.
  • Compose button -- opens a new message window.
  • Sync button -- manually triggers a synchronization with the mail server.
  • Settings button -- opens the application settings.
  • Unified Inbox -- if you have multiple accounts, this shows messages from all accounts combined in one view.

The sidebar can be collapsed to a narrow icon-only mode by clicking the collapse button, giving more space to the message list and reading pane. Hover over icons to see tooltips.

Message List​

The middle column shows the list of messages in the currently selected folder. Each message displays:

  • Sender name and avatar
  • Subject line
  • Date or time
  • Unread indicator (bold text for unread messages)
  • Star/flag indicator
  • Attachment indicator (paperclip icon)
  • Thread count (if conversation grouping is enabled)

Filtering and Sorting​

Above the message list, you can:

  • Search -- type in the search bar to find messages by sender, subject, or content.
  • Filter -- show all messages, only unread, only starred, or only messages with attachments.
  • Sort -- sort by date, sender, or subject.

Selecting Messages​

  • Click a message to select and read it.
  • Hold Shift and click to select a range.
  • Use the x key to toggle selection on individual messages.
  • When multiple messages are selected, a bulk action bar appears with options to delete, archive, mark as read/unread, and more.

Reading Pane​

The right column displays the content of the selected message:

  • Message headers -- from, to, cc, date.
  • Message body -- rendered as HTML in a secure sandboxed frame.
  • Attachments -- listed below the message body with download buttons.
  • Action buttons -- reply, reply all, forward, delete, archive, star, and mark as spam.

Resizable Columns​

You can resize the message list and reading pane by dragging the border between them. Your preferred width is remembered between sessions.

Light and Dark Themes​

MailCopilot supports both light and dark themes. You can switch between them in Settings > General > Theme. The interface adapts automatically based on your choice.