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Gmail, the free email service operated by Google, has an email composer packed with features. You can send email in one of two modes: rich text and plain text. If you use rich text formatting, you can send HTML emails that use the same formatting code as Web pages. If you want to turn off HTML and send standard plain-text emails, you must use the Plain Text feature. Plain text does not support different font types, colors and sizes, and you can't insert links and objects into plain-text email.

  1. Launch your favorite Web browser and navigate to Gmail.

  2. Log in to Gmail using your email address and password.

  3. Click the red "Compose" button, in the left pane, to start composing a new email.

  4. Click the "Plain Text" link on the formatting toolbar, which is directly on top of the Compose window, to turn off HTML formatting.

  5. Click "OK" when Gmail warns you that the Plain Text setting will remove formatting and inserted objects.

  6. Compose your email and send it as you would normally.

How to Switch to Gmail Basic's Simple HTML View

Use HTML Gmail when you have a slow connection or an old computer

Updated on March 31, 2021

Gmail offers a simple HTML version for users with slow internet connections or old computers. The Gmail basic HTML interface is similar in appearance to earlier iterations of the Google email service, and it relies only on the most essential browser features.

Information in this article applies to the use of Gmail in all web browsers.

Gmail HTML vs. Standard Gmail

The HTML version of Gmail loads faster than the standard version. If you want to add text formatting to Gmail messages or embed links, then you must use the appropriate HTML code.

How to Switch to Gmail Basic HTML View

To view your Gmail in simple HTML, open the Gmail HTML website in any web browser and log in to your Gmail account if prompted, then select I’d like to use HTML Gmail.

You may have to go to the Gmail HTML website again if Gmail automatically opens the standard interface.

How to Switch to Full Gmail Standard View

To switch to the standard Gmail interface from Gmail Basic HTML, scroll down to the bottom of your inbox, then select Standard next to Gmail view.

If your browser automatically loads Gmail in HTML view, you can open the standard version at any time by using this link: http://mail.google.com/mail/.

Depending on your browser, certain features may not work in Gmail standard view when you follow the above link.

Features Not Available in Gmail Basic HTML

Gmail Basic HTML does not support the following standard Gmail features:

  • Gmail keyboard shortcuts
  • Gmail spelling checker
  • Gmail tasks
  • Google chat

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A simple text editor is all you need to learn HTML.


Learn HTML Using Notepad or TextEdit

Web pages can be created and modified by using professional HTML editors.

However, for learning HTML we recommend a simple text editor like Notepad (PC) or TextEdit (Mac).

We believe that using a simple text editor is a good way to learn HTML.

Follow the steps below to create your first web page with Notepad or TextEdit.


Step 1: Open Notepad (PC)

Windows 8 or later:

Open the Start Screen (the window symbol at the bottom left on your screen). Type Notepad.

Windows 7 or earlier:

Open Start > Programs > Accessories > Notepad


Step 1: Open TextEdit (Mac)

Open Finder > Applications > TextEdit

Also change some preferences to get the application to save files correctly. In Preferences > Format > choose "Plain Text"

Then under "Open and Save", check the box that says "Display HTML files as HTML code instead of formatted text".

Then open a new document to place the code.


Step 2: Write Some HTML

Write or copy the following HTML code into Notepad:



My First Heading

My first paragraph.


How do i get out of html?



Step 3: Save the HTML Page

Save the file on your computer. Select File > Save as in the Notepad menu.

Name the file "index.htm" and set the encoding to UTF-8 (which is the preferred encoding for HTML files).

How do i get out of html?

Tip: You can use either .htm or .html as file extension. There is no difference; it is up to you.


Step 4: View the HTML Page in Your Browser

Open the saved HTML file in your favorite browser (double click on the file, or right-click - and choose "Open with").

The result will look much like this:

How do i get out of html?


W3Schools Online Editor - "Try it Yourself"

With our free online editor, you can edit the HTML code and view the result in your browser.

It is the perfect tool when you want to test code fast. It also has color coding and the ability to save and share code with others:

Example




Page Title

This is a Heading


This is a paragraph.


Try it Yourself »

Click on the "Try it Yourself" button to see how it works.


W3Schools Spaces

If you want to create your own website and save your code online, try our free website builder, called W3schools Spaces:


How do I get out of HTML mode?

Click the "Plain Text" link on the formatting toolbar, which is directly on top of the Compose window, to turn off HTML formatting.

How do I switch back from HTML to Gmail?

To switch to the standard Gmail interface from Gmail Basic HTML, scroll down to the bottom of your inbox, then select Standard next to Gmail view. If your browser automatically loads Gmail in HTML view, you can open the standard version at any time by using this link: http://mail.google.com/mail/.

Why is my Gmail opening in HTML?

If you're using a browser that isn't supported, you'll see Gmail in HTML view. When you're in Basic HTML view, you won't see some Gmail features, including: Chat.

How do I change Gmail to standard view?

Navigate to and click on the Settings gear on the top, right-hand side of Gmail. Once the drop-down menu is opened, click Display density. A window will pop up with three options, labeled Choose a view: Default, Comfortable, and Compact. Default is, well, the default option.