When writing a new message, you should be able to write immediately

[LaPalice]

When you compose a message, you have to click the box to begin writing. It would be great to be able to write immediately.

[clochix]

Thanks for reporting @LaPalice.
For now, I think the default focus is on the message recipients fields. You should be able to go to the compose area by hitting Tab several times. But maybe should we put the focus to to compose area if other fields are already filled, when replying to a message. Is it what you meant?

[LaPalice]

@clochix I use Firefox and there's no default focus when I write a message, I can't type anything before clicking. No default focus when I answer a message either.

[clochix]

Thanks for the update. This looks like a regression, because I think it used to work.
Pinging @misstick who is working on improving the UX of message compose.