Google chat in gmail4/5/2024 ![]() ![]() In another change the compose button is now accessible on the hover menu. How to access compose without the hover menu We recommend if you’re looking to emulate the previous default theme that you can select “high contrast” or “light grey” to emulate the old aesthetic. From there you are able to change your base theme into something more suitable for you. To avoid what has been described as “Tiger striping” – read emails becoming difficult to differentiate in the new theme because of the different colours used, then you can change your theme using the settings cog in the top right hand corner of the screen. This doesn’t mean you have to keep the exact way Google has rolled out the new changes, there are methods to make it look similar to the old Gmail, which we go through in the video or you can read how below. The new UI gives users a much clearer distinction of the tasks they want to complete within Gmail. Previously, the inbox, navigation and action areas were a single colour, making navigation at times potentially difficult. ![]() Compose button area touch area has been increased.Compose red text has been removed, boosting accessibility.The rollback feature has been disabled now, so as of 3 rd February everyone will be using the new interface. In this video, Noelle discusses the new interface, how to get to grips with it, tips on changing it back to (almost) how it was and what it means for users of the Gmail platform whether for personal or business use.īack in October, we created a video going through what we liked about the new Gmail interface. Last year they announced a brand new interface which became the standard experience in November 2022 but starting on 3 rd February this will be rolled out for all users. Whether you started way back when it was “googlemail” or you’re a more recent adopter of the platform, you’ll know that it’s now part of Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) and has a multitude of other applications now nestled safely within it such as Google Meet, Google Drive, Google Calendar and Google Voice to mention a few. Ultimately like any provider, Google has always strived to ensure that users have an easily usable interface that looks good at the same time as having the functionality required. Since Google released Gmail back in 2004 (yes, it’s almost 20 years old!) there have been a number of interfaces released and tested by users. The New(ish) Gmail Interface – Love or Loathe it? February 2, 2023 ![]()
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