What Do Various Symbols and Icons Mean in Gmail

Gmail is one of the widely used email services. While it’s quite easy to use and offers a user-friendly interface, users often get confused with unfamiliar symbols or icons. If you have been wondering about themeaning of a certain icon in Gmail, we are here to help. Let’s check the meaning of various symbols and icons in Gmail.

Tip:You can know the meaning of an icon in Gmail by hovering your mouse over it on a PC or long-touching the icon on mobile apps.

Meaning of Icons in Gmail Mobile App

Home screen Icons

Icons on the Email Screen

Icons at the Top

Icons at the Bottom

Icons on Compose Screen

Meaning of Icons on Gmail Web

Icons on the Main Screen

Icons at The Top

Star Icon: This icon will show up if you have a Google One subscription and lets you accessGemini AI featureswithin Gmail. A similar icon with a pen is also present on thecompose box.

Icons Above the Email List

Icons Before the Email Sender’s Name

Icons After the Email Subject

Icons Present Inside an Email

Icons in the Toolbar at the Top of an Email

Icons on the Right Side

Icons on New Message or Compose Email Screen

Just like some Gmail icons and symbols, you might not be aware of some of the features of Gmail. Learn how toauto-archive emailsandchange the display name in Gmail. You should also take a look at thebest Google Chrome extensions for Gmail.

Mehvish Mushtaqis a tech lover from Kashmir. With a degree in computer engineering, she’s always been happy to help anyone who finds technology challenging. She’s been writing about technology for over six years, and her favorite topics include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, social media, and web apps. You can also find her work onMake Tech Easier,Guiding Tech, andNerds Chalk

What Do Various Symbols and Icons Mean in Gmail