Here’s a workaround that helps the new Gmail look old again

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Change can be hard, especially when it comes to your inbox. 

Over the last few months, Google has been rolling out its new Gmail design, and some users aren’t so keen on its look and feel. 

The biggest shock seems to be coming from Gmail’s new default view, which is much more bubbly and shows icons on the inbox home screen if there are any attachments within an email — like images, slides, documents or spreadsheets. 

Google has stopped allowing users to revert to the old version of its email product. However, there is a workaround that should bring some sanity back into your workflow if the new design is too much for you. 

Here’s how to get your inbox looking like the older version of Gmail: