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Typing is one of the most critical parts of any interactive software application. And, for a productivity application, it’s even more important. Typing needs to just feel right. Due to this, we’ve been working for several weeks to ensure that we have a truly intuitive and seamless text editor. As always, we want it to be equally delightful for mouse users and keyboard users. Below is the list of native keyboard shortcuts we've added to the editor (full Markdown support will also be coming at a later date):
Two new keyboard shortcuts have been added. The first is the ability to copy the subject of a thread or message by pressing Command Shift ‘. The second is the ability to copy the sender’s address by pressing Command Shift ..
We’ve found both of these shortcuts to be huge time savers ourselves when responding to the significant number of messages we receive, adding followups as tasks in our project management platform, or adding notes to our CRM for a specific relationship. One stroke to copy, one stroke to paste.
We’ve added beautiful (if we don’t say so ourselves), color-coordinated icons for commonly-sent attachments. This way, you can immediately decipher what type of file is attached to a message. We’ve also added simple animations that occurs when you attach a file. The effects provide confidence throughout the entire attachment process, with individual visual cues at each step: adding a file, file is loading, file loaded, and file successfully (or unsuccessfully) attached to the message. The feature is one of those little details that you might not notice at first, but couldn’t imagine living without once you have.
Additionally, if you’re sending a rare attachment (a .mpeg file for example), we might not have a color-coordinated icon for it yet. Nevertheless, our system will correctly identify the file type and tag it in a neutral, standard color. We will continue adding color-coordinated icons over time to account for these rarer file types.
Our web application is now fully responsive and scales across screen sizes. Tatem now feels great on your desktop, tablet, or smartphone. One of the best results of this is that it’s now possible (for the first time ever given that we are the first fully responsive web-based email client) to keep a narrow window with your inbox open on your desktop, while preserving the remainder of your screen for whatever core task you are focused on. We didn’t cut corners or remove functionality for the tablet / smartphone experience, which means that the entire application and all functionality adjusts to the screen size you’re using. We’re committed to providing a fluid web experience, and will continue to iterate and improve on this in future releases.
Upon essentially every button in Tatem, there is now a tooltip that highlights the name of the button, action being performed, and keyboard shortcut for that action (if one exists, which they almost always do). Tooltips immediately become visible upon hover via mouse or keyboard. It was important to us that these appear, and disappear, instantly. That way, they quickly show actionable context for those who want to take advantage of them, while simultaneously remaining inconspicuous to those who don’t need them to navigate the application.
One of the big reasons we prioritized shipping the new left sidebar design last week was to make way for full keyboard-friendly navigation within the sidebar. Now, a user can press ← and quickly make their way into the left sidebar if they choose. There, they can use the ↑ and ↓ arrow keys to navigate across every option in the left sidebar, and press Enter to select one. To return to the primary view, they can simply press → to navigate back to the primary content.
You can now choose to hide the left sidebar by clicking the edge or by pressing [. Once hidden, you can press [ to re-open it or click the sidebar icon that appears at the top left when the sidebar is closed. This is helpful for those looking to minimize distractions and / or take full advantage of their screen real estate.
The left sidebar has been redesigned to minimize the amount of screen real estate it takes up. The biggest change aside from the size, is the addition of the “Search” button directly in the sidebar. We did this to help new users immediately feel comfortable in Tatem as the two core action buttons, Compose and Search, are now front and center. Finally, we’ve moved the logo to the bottom of the page as we found it was unnecessarily emphasized. Now, your account information has taken its place at the top of the sidebar. Don't worry though, the the Tatem logo has retained its functionality. Clicking it will still return home.
We believe that you should get to choose how you interact with Tatem. The experience should be incredible whether you want to use your mouse or keyboard. This is especially important as the reality is that most of us utilize a mix of both mouse and keyboard input.
As a result of this goal, we’re pleased to announce that our entire product is now keyboard friendly. Below, we’ve outlined just a couple of the keyboard shortcuts we support. We consciously selected shortcuts you’re already familiar with from other modern productivity applications. So, you should feel right at home in Tatem. And, if Tatem is your first such application, they're really easy to pick up.
To view all keyboard shortcuts, simply press ? within the Tatem Mail application.
Shortcuts
Initially, Tatem Mail will sit on top of your Gmail account. This means you’re already set to use Tatem if you have a Gmail account, or if your employer / business utilizes Gmail to power your work email address. And, if you don’t already have a Gmail account, you can easily sign up for a free one at gmail.com and then use that to sign in to Tatem.
One significant benefit to this initial approach is that our commitment to privacy and security is simplified. We don’t store your password, emails, or payment information in our database. In fact, your data doesn't even touch our database.
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The best part? You choose how to share your Tatem link. You can tell your existing audience about us, promote Tatem on social media, encourage your offline friends to give Tatem a try, or get creative by experimenting with new methods. And, to ensure you receive proper attribution (and income) for each and every signup, we built our entire affiliate engine in-house to guarantee accuracy.
There’s never been an easier way to earn than with Tatem.
As the saying goes, it takes a village (to build a business). Tatem wouldn’t exist without the help of our early supporters, testers, and users. Our Credits are a small way to say thank you to all who have helped thus far, and all who will lend a hand in the days to come. Don’t worry if your name's not on the list, there’s still plenty of time to earn your spot.