2

A few weeks ago, my Gmail layout changed from a "uniform" layout where all emails were shown according to the newest (by date and time), to one where emails are now grouped under three tabs under the headings of Primary, Social and Promotions as depicted below:

enter image description here

Is it possible to revert back to the old style layout, without my emails being grouped under these three tabs?

Improve this question
5
  • 2
    Unless this is a change that has not be rolled out to everyone you should be able to just click Inbox. You can disable all the tabs also by doing Configure Inbox
    – Ramhound
    Aug 12, 2013 at 16:19
  • If you click the + on the right of the tabs, and uncheck all the tabs you can, the inbox should revert to how you remember it.
    – ale
    Aug 12, 2013 at 16:32
  • @AlEverett - He still has to go into Settings->Inbox and change the Inbox Type
    – Ramhound
    Aug 12, 2013 at 16:35
  • @Ramhound: I'm not so sure about that, based on my own experimentation.
    – ale
    Aug 12, 2013 at 16:36
  • @Simon This article maybe of assistance howtogeek.com/171628/…
    – Simon
    Sep 7, 2013 at 17:17

2 Answers 2

Reset to default
3

I was able to find the solution after I enabled this myself while attempting to post a comment solution.

Settings->Inbox

Settings->Inbox

The tab interface can be enabled accidently by Configure Inbox:

Configure Inbox

Improve this answer
2
  • If you enable tabs through Configure Inbox change the inbox type to default.
    – Ramhound
    Aug 12, 2013 at 16:38
  • Thanks also for migrating from SuperUser. I had forgotten there was a Web Apps SE
    – Simon
    Aug 13, 2013 at 10:47
2
  1. Hover over Inbox
  2. Click on the right-side arrow that appears
  3. Choose anything but Default

enter image description here

Improve this answer
2
  • This is the quick shortcut to the solution. Both answers results in the same result.
    – Ramhound
    Aug 12, 2013 at 16:37
  • @Alex Appreciate your alternative answer
    – Simon
    Aug 13, 2013 at 10:46

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge that you have read and understand our privacy policy and code of conduct.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.