# Compose
### Overview
The **Compose Box** in MangoApps provides one-click access to a variety of commonly used features, making it easy to engage with your network and complete tasks quickly. Located in the top-right corner of your MangoApps screen, the Compose icon opens a panel of actions including updates, questions, tasks, events, and more.
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**Admin Note:** For configuration settings, admins can refer to the [Admin Guide for Compose Box management options.](https://guides.mangoapps.com/admin-guide/domain-settings/compose)
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### **Accessing the Compose Box**
To start using the Compose Box, click the **Compose** button ( icon) in the top-right corner of the screen.
A dropdown menu will appear with a wide range of actions you can take (as configured by your domain admins).
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### **Common Actions from Compose Box**
Each option in the Compose Box helps streamline your communication and task management.
* [**Campaign**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/campaigns): Launch communication campaigns via email or SMS.
* [**Event**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/calendar/create-an-event): Create events and add them to your calendar.
* [**Files**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/files): Share or manage documents securely.
* [**Greeting**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/greetings/greetings): Send a personalized greeting.
* [**Idea**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/ideas/create-an-idea): Submit a new idea to your team or company.
* [**Media**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/media-center/media-gallery): Upload media files to your library.
* [**Messages**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/messages/messages): Send and receive private messages.
* [**New Note**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/notes/notes): Jot down and share notes.
* [**Poll**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/polls/polls): Create polls for teams or the network.
* [**Post**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/posts/compose-a-post): Publish a long-form post for broad communication.
* [**Post As Assistant**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/admin-guide/user-provisioning-and-management/assistants): Create and share a post on behalf of another user (requires assistant access).
* [**Question**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/questions/questions): Ask a question and gather responses.
* [**Quizzes**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/quizzes): Create knowledge quizzes.
* [**Recognize**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/recognition): Send peer recognitions or awards.
* [**Reminder**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/calendar/reminders): Set a calendar reminder.
* [**Surveys**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/surveys/creating-a-survey): Gather feedback through surveys.
* [**Tasks**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/tasks/create-a-new-task): Assign tasks to yourself or teammates.
* [**Trackers**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/trackers/create-a-tracker): Start or manage data trackers.
* [**Update**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/news-feed/share-an-update): Share updates with selected teams or followers.
* [**Update As Assistant**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/admin-guide/user-provisioning-and-management/assistants): Share an update on behalf of another user (requires assistant access).
* [**Wikis**](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/wikis/create-a-wiki): Create collaborative wiki documents.
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### Basic vs. Advanced Compose Box
MangoApps offers two versions of the Compose Box—**Basic** and **Advanced**—designed to suit different user preferences and administrative needs. Admins can choose and configure these options via the Admin Portal.
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#### **Basic Compose Box**
The **Basic Compose Box** presents users with a straightforward, flat list of actions that can be customized:
* **Appearance**: Shows selected actions directly, with less-used ones hidden under a **"More"** menu.
* **Customization**: Admins drag-and-drop actions in the **Customize Compose Options** menu. Actions can be placed so they are always visible; others go into the “More” dropdown.
* **Best for**: Organizations that prefer simplicity and want control over which quick actions are immediately visible in the Compose menu.
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#### **Advanced Compose Box**
The **Advanced Compose Box** introduces a more structured user experience:
* **Appearance**: Actions are grouped into predefined categories like **Share**, **Work**, **Engage**, **Feedback**, and **Upload**.
* **Functionality**:
1. Click a category to reveal grouped actions.
2. Categories scroll if they include many items.
3. Disabled categories (with no enabled actions) are hidden entirely.
* **Customization**: Admins can enable/disable specific actions within categories, but cannot reorder or rename categories.
* **Best for**: Organizations needing a visually organized interface with clear action grouping, helpful for new or infrequent users.
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#### **Feature Comparison**
| Feature | Basic | Advanced |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------- |
| Layout | Flat list + “More” dropdown | Categorized menu with sectional structure |
| Visibility of actions | Drag-and-drop between visible/more | Toggle actions within fixed categories |
| Reordering | Fully customizable via drag-and-drop | Categories are static; cannot reorder |
| Ideal for | Simplicity and quick setup | Clear organization and user guidance |
| Admin control | Customize visibility & order | Enable/disable actions only |
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