The new Gmail UI sets buttons for Gmail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet on one rail.
Gmail’s new look provides easy access to Gmail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet on one panel but can make the design appear cluttered.
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Do you not like the new look of Gmail? I'm feeling you. Even though the changes were small, the side panel cluttered with apps made checking emails first thing in the morning more difficult.

It's possible to make things simpler by hiding the Gmail category and label panel. It's easy to return to the previous interface if you're not a fan of the new Compose button background. At this time. We are not sure how long users will be able to use the old design of Gmail.

How to get the old Gmail layout back

  • Head to Gmail.com in your browser and sign into your account.
  • In the far right corner, you’ll see the Quick Settings cog symbol near your Gmail account icon or the name of your company. Click on it.
That’s the Quick Settings cog, which you should click on.
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  • Once you do that, you’ll see a small, rectangular menu pop up to the side, with text that reads, “You’re using the new Gmail view.” Under that, click Go back to the original view.
Click on “Go back to original view.”
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  • A dialog box will pop up asking why you’re reverting. There, you can vent your heart out about how much you hate the design — or simply move on with your life, ignore it, and click Reload.
You can rant and then click “Reload.”
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How to switch back to the new Gmail design

Click on the Quick Settings symbol in the upper right-hand corner after you log in to your Gmail account.

You will see a small, rectangular menu once more, but this time you will see text that says, "You're using the original Gmail view." You can try out the new view.

Click on “Try out the new Gmail view,” which I’ve highlighted in light blue here.
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There will be another box, but it won't be asking for your feedback. You should be good to go if you just click reload.

Click Reload.
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