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gengar Oct 17, 2018 11:08 pm


Originally Posted by ShopAround (Post 30324836)
One thing I've noticed that's much slower is deleting an email.

Having the same issue under FF. Literally a couple seconds just to delete an e-mail. One of my other accounts is still on the old format, and deleting is instantaneous as you mentioned.

Not really a big deal as I was already switching away from gmail. The new interface isn't terrible but it's probably a good time to permanently move.


Originally Posted by gfunkdave (Post 30318010)
I think people just want to complain about change.

Or maybe, just maybe you shouldn't assume the multiple FT'ers reporting the issue are lying about it. :rolleyes:

TWA884 Oct 17, 2018 11:20 pm


Originally Posted by Dodge DeBoulet (Post 30327036)
You can check the checkbox for that email, click on the three vertical dots on the toolbar below the search field, and choose Filter messages like these. From that point you can either create a filter rule or just execute a simple search.

Thanks. It's a few extra clicks compared to the old way, but still quicker than manually searching for additional emails from the same sender.

cblaisd Oct 19, 2018 1:07 pm

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I have two different gmail accounts opened in two different tabs. Both are set at "compact" display but one is way more compact than the other.

No idea how to get the first one to look like the second.

gengar Oct 19, 2018 5:29 pm


Originally Posted by cblaisd (Post 30333660)
I have two different gmail accounts opened in two different tabs. Both are set at "compact" display but one is way more compact than the other.

No idea how to get the first one to look like the second.

It's a little hard to tell, but I think the only difference is that you have the "main menu" open? The toggle is the three horizontal bars at upper left.

cblaisd Oct 19, 2018 8:30 pm


Originally Posted by gengar (Post 30334524)
It's a little hard to tell, but I think the only difference is that you have the "main menu" open? The toggle is the three horizontal bars at upper left.

Oh, thank you!

Utterly unintuitive, huh?

I continue to not understand why there was such a "need" for an "up"grade. Sigh.

david55 Oct 19, 2018 9:29 pm

Mine switched over this morning w/o the " switch back to classic" tab. I think I am stuck with the new. What I don't like about it is that the new not only looks heavier and brighter but it looks cartoonish. The classic was more svelte and ....well... classic.

daniellam Oct 20, 2018 12:28 am

We just switch from G Suite to Office 365 today and not looking back!

moondog Oct 20, 2018 12:56 am

I am no fan of the new Gmail, but now I am semi comfortable with it. I really wish Google would invest a little effort Calendar UI, search in particular is quite old school.

DYKWIA Oct 20, 2018 4:57 am


Originally Posted by HDQDD (Post 30324954)
Perhaps time for an upgrade. Using Firefox on last years Macbook pro it takes <1s.

Chrome took about 2 seconds when I just tried it on my new iMac. Fast enough for me :)

aquamarinesteph Oct 24, 2018 12:40 am

I hate the new Gmail interface b/c it doesn't offer enough contrast. They rolled out what they call a 'high contrast' option, but that does not fix the issue for me unfortunately.

yyznomad Oct 24, 2018 12:53 am

The more I use it, the more I want to lose it. So I guess it shall be lost.

CMK10 Oct 25, 2018 9:37 am

I don't mind the predictive text feature (I find I've been saving some time thanks to that) but the habit of bumping old emails with "Received 5 Days Ago, Reply?" or "Sent 5 Days Ago, Follow Up?" is annoying. It gets things out of order and makes emails harder to find.

david55 Oct 25, 2018 12:03 pm


Originally Posted by CMK10 (Post 30354867)
I don't mind the predictive text feature (I find I've been saving some time thanks to that) but the habit of bumping old emails with "Received 5 Days Ago, Reply?" or "Sent 5 Days Ago, Follow Up?" is annoying. It gets things out of order and makes emails harder to find.

That can all be turned off in the settings.

gretchendz Oct 25, 2018 10:06 pm

Yeah
 

Originally Posted by cblaisd (Post 30254871)
Well, just like they did with Google Maps a few years ago, Gmail's interface has changed to something that conveys far less information and is far more annoying.

And the option on my settings/gear icon no longer has the "switch back to classic" view.

Sigh.


Count me as another hater...it loads slower too

Silver Fox Oct 27, 2018 4:02 pm

I don't hate it, but I am not keen on it, but will live with it. But the one thing that does leave me shaking my head is that with all the supposed fantastic minds at Google they come up with something that is as basic as this. I guess all the investment is wringing out every little possible advertising revenue generating opportunity by analyzing your email.


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