Due to the recent security issues with IE, I have temporarily change my browser to Chrome.  When I use Hotmail in Chrome, it all seems to work correctly.  I sign in, go into my indox, see new emails and read new emails.

However, when I reply to an email the pane where you would see the old email and the space to type your reply is blank.  If I click into it nothing happens.  I can send the email but cannot type anything into the reply.

The same thing happens with a new mail.  I can write into the To and Subject fields but not the main text pane.

I have rebooted, reloaded and tried several time but nothing.  If I go back into IE it works fine.

Any ideas?

Cheers,

Simon

Hi Simon!

I have moved your post to Reading and Writing Messages forum since your issue is about writing e-mail.

Windows Live Hotmail currently doesn’t support Google Chrome. That’s the reason why you’re experiencing issues when writing e-mail. In the meantime, I suggest that you use a different browser to access your account.

When I try and reply to messages the system allows me to get the general page but will not let me type data.

I am having the same problems.  I recently changed from internet explorer to Google Chrome.  Did you do something similar?

I cannot click on my main message box and therefore cannot type a message. The heading of the box is sort of greyed out, (where it says Font and Size). I can still type in the 'To' and the 'Subject' though. Any advice please?

sjbrady1911 and jake_kulakai,

I joined your posts to this thread. Please refer to the response provided by Edlyn.

Thank you.

Hi, in my case all elements to compose a message works well_ such as From, and To; the thing is that the compose field appears in grey color; it is not working; no way to write a text in this field.

Thanks

@ Dlejardig and Cyrion1688, I've joined your posts to this thread and quoted Edlyn's response regarding the issue with the compose box when using Google Chrome to access a Hotmail account.

Windows Live Hotmail currently doesn't support Google Chrome. That's the reason why you're experiencing issues when writing e-mail. In the meantime, I suggest that you use a different browser to access your account.

Will Google Chrome be supported some day down the road?  If it is will the update be automatic or will we have to reload Google Chrome?

Hi bob, this is a work in progress. However, we can't determine the exact date when it'll be supported. If you must take any action, such as reload or reinstall Google Chrome, we'll let you know.

Thank you for your help.  I look forward to the day it is supported.

Why can't I type reply to e-mail message. I do not get a message box or any kind of message. 

It just won't let me type a reply. I can send but not reply. Wanda

Ticket Support Number   1089303953

@Burnwajaco!

I’ve joined your post to the Error using Chrome thread where this is being discussed and answered.

Check out Windows Live Edlyn B’s post. Here’s the link for the specific post in the thread:

http://windowslivehelp.com/community/p/1935/5672.aspx#5672

When i hit the reply button, or go to write a new email.. the box were i am suppose to write in my text is gray colored and will not let me write an email. I have 2 hotmail accounts, a personal one and professional one and this problem happens on both of my accounts. how do i get it to write. I am also not using explorer but google chrome.

Hey freefalling, I've joined your post to this existing discussion on Error using Chrome.

See Edlyn B's post here for the reason why you're encountering difficulties. Here's the direct link to her post: http://windowslivehelp.com/community/p/1935/5672.aspx#5672

I'll quote a part of her response as well for your reference:

Windows Live Edlyn B:

...Windows Live Hotmail currently doesn’t support Google Chrome. That’s the reason why you’re experiencing issues when writing e-mail. In the meantime, I suggest that you use a different browser to access your account.