Top Gmail Labs – Unread Message Icon
February 1, 2012 / / Comments Off on Top Gmail Labs – Unread Message Icon
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Easily tell how many unread messages are in your inbox without browsing to your Gmail tab by installing the ‘Unread Message Icon’ lab. This lab puts a small number on top of the envelope favicon (image in the tab of your browser) so you can see your unread count at any time.
- In Gmail click on the gear icon and select ‘Settings.’
- Navigate to the ‘Labs’ tab. Find and enable ‘Unread message icon.’
- Save changes.