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"11 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Gmail's New Interface\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Display Density\nAn easy fix, head to your Settings button and select a display density. \"Compact\" makes your inbox shrink down to a tidy, manageable list.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Button Labels\n\nNew Gmail automatically changes the buttons above your inbox to icons, rather than text. Many of us have trouble guessing which icon performs which action. \nSwitch back to text buttons by heading to Settings &gt; General &gt; Button Labels.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. No Markers\n\nWhy did Gmail choose to make important and starred icons the same color (yellow), not to mention, put them right next to each other? \nI chose to remove the \"important\" markers all together. Head to Settings &gt; Inbox &gt; Importance Markers to remove them from your inbox.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Stars\n\nIf you choose to keep both important and starred markers, you might consider making your stars a color other than yellow. \nClick Settings &gt; General &gt; Stars to drag and drop star options. Or remove the star completely by replacing it with a check mark or an exclamation point. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Move Icons \nNew Gmail locates icons for attachments and chat bubbles at the end of the preview line. If you'd like to move the icons to the left-side of each message, click Settings &gt; Labs &gt; Move Icon Column. Enable the Lab and click Save to refresh.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Labels\n\nIf you've had Gmail for awhile, chances are you've racked up a label or several. Hide less important labels from your left-hand navigation bar to reduce clutter. \nHead to Settings &gt; Labels to hide them from your label list.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Circles\n\nThe same goes for Circles. Gmail's new design incorporates Google+ Circles you've created. The label lives on the left-hand navigation bar of Gmail.\nTo hide or display some or all circles, head to Settings &gt; Labels &gt; Circles &gt; Show in Label List. \nEnabling Circles in the second column, \"Show in message list,\" will label mail in your inbox with a colorful tag if the sender is part of one of your circles. For example, if I get an email from a friend I've circled on Google+, a tag that looks like \"O Friends\" will appear next to the message.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. High Contrast\n\nSometimes new Gmail can feel a bit jarring. If you prefer to take it down a notch, change the theme to \"high contrast.\" This will turn your Gmail a nice, soothing shade of grey.\nClick Themes &gt; High Contrast.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. Google Docs Gadget\n\nIf you use Google Docs a lot, you might want to access them a little quicker. This Lab places a window of recent Docs in the lower left-hand side of Gmail for quick clicks.\nHead to Settings &gt; Labs &gt; Google Docs gadget. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Right-Side Chat\n\nThe left-hand navigation bar in new Gmail can feel a bit overwhelming. If you'd like to balance out the activity, consider moving your Chat window to the right-hand side. \nHead to Settings &gt; Labs &gt; Right-side chat.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11. Undo Send\n\nFinally, those of you who are struggling with the new Gmail design may have accidentally clicked the wrong button a time or two. Grab some insurance: This Lab allows you to undo sending an email a few seconds after sending. Beyond that, you're on your own.\nGo to Settings &gt; Labs &gt; Undo Send.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Gmail launched to all users on April 23, and a lot people are still getting used to the new look. If you don't have the time or energy to investigate at all the new features, try some of our tips and tricks above.\nWe've highlighted 11 Gmail options that will help you adjust to the new design. Some are cosmetic, while others improve efficiency. Either way, these tips will have you Gmail-fluent in no time. \n\nSEE ALSO: Gfail! What the World Says When Gmail Goes Down\nAre you happy with new Gmail? Cast your vote in the following poll, and share your Gmail tips and tricks in the comments below. \n\n\nWhat Do You Think About the Gmail Redesign?\n\nThumbnail image courtesy of iStockphoto, temizyurek"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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