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Two years ago, Gmail introduced the colors and themes feature allowing users to customize the look and feel of their Gmail inbox by choosing from a preselected set of colors or themes. Yesterday, Gmail introduced a new feature that enabled users to personalize the inbox background by using an uploaded photo or creating their own theme.
So how do you customize your Gmail inbox using a custom background image? Here’s how to do it:
That’s it, you now have a personalized Gmail inbox using a custom background image. You can choose whatever photo/image that you like. You can use photos taken with your digital camera, your favorite wallpapers, other cool images and background patterns from the Internet.
Screenshot of my Gmail inbox using a custom background image that I uploaded.
How do you like this new Gmail feature? Anyone else using a custom background image on their Gmail inbox? What other features would you like to see added to Gmail in the future? Please share your thoughts.
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I go to “Mail Settings” but “Themes” is just not there.
agree with dimaks. I don’t use web base gmail but it is good to know this stuff.
Having a our own custom themes gives a personalized touch to Gmail. Good addition to gmail by google.
Nifty and easy to follow tutorials. THanks Jaypee!