![]() ![]() Which of the options above you’ll prefer, whether it’s simply adjusting thew new Gmail interface to show more emails per screen or changing the theme, or trying to go back to classic Gmail, or using Basic HTML Gmail, is going to be entirely a matter of personal preference and how you use Gmail. I personally like Basic HTML Gmail, maybe it’s the sort of retro aspect to it, but that combined with the raw speed of the simple version works well for me. It also loads lightning fast, and has a very simple interface that is not intrusive even if Simple HTML Gmail may look a little dated to users who have accustomed themselves to the new Material Design appearance of new Gmail. Using Basic HTML Gmail won’t be an option for all users if they want to continue using some of the fancier Gmail features like Hover, chat, keyboard shortcuts, and rich formatting, but if you’re mostly using Gmail as a simple email client and don’t need any bells and whistles it will work great. Now at the top of the screen, choose “Set basic HTML as default view” to always load Basic HTML Gmail in the browser.When you’re logged into Gmail, open this link to load Basic HTML Gmail:.The other perk to using Basic HTML Gmail is that it’s very fast to load and interact with, and it uses less browser resources, since there is not any heavy javascript or other You’ll also see more emails per page since the Basic Old Gmail view is more condensed and has a much smaller sidebar and less bolding and padding. ![]() If you really don’t like the new Gmail interface and visual overhauls and behaviors, you can revert to what is basically a very old version of Gmail in appearance and functionality by using Simple HTML Gmail, which strips out all of the fancier features and any visual styling, making it look sort of like how Gmail did a decade ago. How to Revert New Gmail to Basic HTML Old Gmail Increasing the visual density and disabling Hover Actions may be sufficient alone for many users who didn’t initially like the new Gmail, since adjusting those options allow you to see more emails immediately in a Gmail window while also preventing any of the Hover options from either obscuring email details or from being accidentally clicked. Those adjustments will change Gmail appearance and behavior a bit so that it functions closer to the prior Gmail release. ![]() Now again go back to the Gear icon and this time choose “Themes” and scroll down to try out different themes, the two that most resemble old gmail are “Soft Gray” and “High Contrast”.Under ‘General’ settings look for “Hover actions:” and choose “Disable hover actions” then scroll down and Save Changes – this disables the mouse hover buttons and hover actions that pop up as your cursor moves around on Gmail.Now click the gear icon again, this time choosing “Settings”.Click the Gear icon then choose “Display Density” and select “Compact” or ‘Comfortable’ depending on which you prefer, then click OK – this allows you to see more emails on a single screen.You can make some visual adjustments to the new Gmail to make it appear a bit more like the older classic Gmail, here’s how to do that: How to Make New Gmail Look More Like Old Classic Gmail If you do not have the “Go back to classic Gmail” option then use the options below to adjust the appearance of Gmail, or much further below you can see the option to switch to Simple HTML Gmail. * The ability to use “Go back to classic Gmail” appears to be increasingly limited and appears to be in the process of being phased out entirely. Click the Gear icon in the upper right corner of Gmail.Open in your web browser and login if you haven’t done so already.Nonetheless you can check if this option is available for you: Here is how you can change Gmail back to the old version, though this option is not available for all Gmail users now as the new interface is being rolled out universally and soon will be impossible to revert away from. How to Change Gmail Back to Classic Old Version of Gmail Explore each of the options below to see how you can change Gmail. ![]() We’ll show you a few different ways to change the Gmail interface and appearance, including switching back to Classic Gmail (though this may not be possible for everyone), some tips for adjusting the visual appearance of new Gmail to make it appear a bit more like the older version of Gmail, and even a method for how to use a much older simple version of Gmail that has a very simplified appearance without some of the newer features but in turn is lightning fast to load and interact with. ![]()
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