How to change the options for read mail
The options for reading mail in Gmail can be customized to suit your preferences. Here are some ways to change the options for reading mail:
1. Change the layout:
- Go to the Gear icon (Settings) > See all settings.
- Click on the "General" tab.
- Under "Reading format," select the layout you prefer: "Threaded" or "Linear."
2. Change the conversation view:
- Go to the Gear icon (Settings) > See all settings.
- Click on the "General" tab.
- Under "Conversation view," select the option you prefer:
- "Show conversation view" (default): shows all messages in a conversation together.
- "Show individual messages" (alternative): shows each message separately.
3. Change the message display:
- Go to the Gear icon (Settings) > See all settings.
- Click on the "General" tab.
- Under "Message display," select the option you prefer:
- "Show quoted text" (default): shows the original message text with the reply.
- "Hide quoted text" (alternative): hides the original message text with the reply.
4. Change the font size:
- Go to the Gear icon (Settings) > See all settings.
- Click on the "General" tab.
- Under "General," select the font size you prefer:
- "Small" (default): 12-point font.
- "Medium": 14-point font.
- "Large": 16-point font.
5. Change the message preview:
- Go to the Gear icon (Settings) > See all settings.
- Click on the "General" tab.
- Under "General," select the message preview option you prefer:
- "Show preview" (default): shows a preview of the message in the inbox.
- "Hide preview" (alternative): hides the preview of the message in the inbox.
6. Change the keyboard shortcuts:
- Go to the Gear icon (Settings) > See all settings.
- Click on the "General" tab.
- Under "Keyboard shortcuts," select the shortcuts you prefer:
- "Show keyboard shortcuts" (default): shows the keyboard shortcuts at the bottom of the page.
- "Hide keyboard shortcuts" (alternative): hides the keyboard shortcuts at the bottom of the page.
These are just a few examples of how you can customize the options for reading mail in Gmail. You can experiment with different settings to find the combination that works best for you!