Google's big email redesign is finally here, and it brings with it a host of powerful new Gmail features that will probably make most people want to use it right away. But not everyone feels that way. If you've switched to the new layout and feel lost, you can switch back just as easily.
The redesign is a sleeker, cleaner version of its predecessor. It also makes it easy to access your calendar and tasks right there in Gmail without having to open another tab in what is probably already a pretty crowded browser.
That said, not everyone is going to love the new redesign. Part of it just comes down to an aversion to change. No matter what the changes may entail, there will always be a group of people who understandably prefer to stick with the old version. They know where everything is, it works for them, and they just don't have a need for the flashy new features. Not to mention, this is the biggest overhaul Gmail has seen in years.
If you're among those who cringed when Google announced the redesign earlier this month, you'll be glad to know that you don't really have to stick to the redesign.
If you've tried the Gmail redesign and want to retreat to the comfort of your classic Gmail interface, it only takes two clicks:
That's it. You're back on the old interface... for now. Google hasn't made it clear how long you'll be able to stick with the classic interface, but for now, you can keep things as they are.
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