Become an expert in Gmail - Part 1

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For many internet users, Gmail is sure to be a very familiar name in their daily lives. Most of the users have a Gmail account with which they access the e-mails daily. Gmail also gives users a clear indication of all those who are online and are available for chat. But the reality is that there are many shortcuts as well as tricks that users still don’t know.

 

Unless you are not ready to explore the amazing user friendly features especially in the new Gmail interface that has been launched, you cannot claim yourself as a Gmail Expert at all! Let’s have an in-depth look what Gmail holds for the user.

 

As of now its better to understand mainly two features in Gmail. One is the Tweaking of Gmail’s Lay out as well as mouse shortcuts that are provided.

Become an expert in Gmail - Part 1

Gmail’s New Layout: Most of the users across the world have accepted with a cool head the latest Gmail interface. The new layout has enhanced the users with more possibilities for customization. More importance has been given to the inbox feature giving it a bold look. And the important message in the inbox will be starred representing the number of e-mails the users have sent to the person at the other end.

The fact is that for many old users of Gmail, switching to the new Gmail layout might have given some sort of dissatisfaction as far as the space efficiency of the older one is compared.

For the users who require the density of the old layout, it is possible by following the below mentioned steps that include;

  • Go to the Settings option that is present on the extreme right side of the inbox column.


  • Users can see three options namely

    • Comfortable.


    • Cozy.


    • Compact.

    • For those users who wanted the old density layout, choosing the compact option will do the job. Where as choosing Cozy is a combination of Comfortable as well as Compact.

      One of the greatest advantages of this new Gmail layout is that it has the capability to automatically adjust the density if the user is having a small screen and the browser is not maximized.

      Become an expert in Gmail - Part 1

      The Inbox has been given a big boost in the new Gmail layout with users now able to see the most important e-mails at a glance. Now the users have the option to split the inbox in to a few different blocks. The users can now mark the message as unread, starred as well as important messages in its own separate little box. The latest feature that is provided includes the presence of a Priority Inbox layout that places the important messages at the top.

      Mouse Shortcuts: By clicking the mouse for each and every step can prove to be time consuming at times. To eliminate this, shortcuts are provided. It can be mainly classified in to two

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