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What does blue mean on Gmail?
Unread message icon
According to a helpful volunteer support person, one of the “Labs” you can enable in Gmail is what’s causing some people to see a blue icon. Labs are experimental custom features that you can tweak to change the way your mail looks or works. The one that’s causing the blue icon is the “Unread message icon” Lab.
Why is Gmail highlighting in blue?
Okay, but what’s causing the blue icon? The change in color is apparently connected to a Gmail feature called “Labs.” One Twitter Google expert explained that Labs are ways of customizing the layout and appearance of your inbox. And a Lab called “unread message icon” appears to be behind the color change.
Why are my emails in blue?
turning blue means there is new mail. But it may be your account is IMAP and you have not subscribed to the folder with the new mail in it, like a spam folder. Right click the account in the folder pane, select subscribe and see if you have any unsubscribed folders. turning blue means there is new mail.
What do the colors on Gmail mean?
Gmail has a way to add colored tags to your incoming email, so you know right away what needs to happen with those messages. When you color code Gmail, the color draws your eyes and helps you quickly identify items by their category. The colors give you cues and prompt you to stay on top of things.
How do I make my email not blue?
Press Ctrl+Shift+S to display the Apply Styles pane. Type in Hyperlink and click Modify. In the dialog box, change the color. Click OK when you are done.
How do I get rid of the blue highlight in Gmail?
Google Training Tip: Remove Formatting in Gmail Compose Window
- Highlight the text you wish to edit.
- Hover over the Formatting Options button in the lower menu bar.
- Select the Remove Formatting button (marked with Tx) to reset your highlighted text to the default settings.
How do I get my Gmail app on my home screen?
From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Google folder > Gmail or tap Google folder > Gmail on the Home screen.