On July 1, 2022 Google will alter the view in Gmail to integrate in one place: Email, Chat, Spaces, and Meet.
Mail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet will be anchored to the left side beginning July 1. Until then you can keep your current view or try the new view.
Opt in to the new view
Important: To use the new view, you must turn on Chat in Gmail and set Chat to the left-hand panel. Learn how to turn on Chat in Gmail.
- At the top right in Gmail, click the Settings gear symbol.
- Under “Quick settings,” click “Try out the new Gmail view”.
- In the new window, click “Reload”.
Remember: to try the new view you must turn on Chat in Gmail and set Chat to the left hand panel.
Learn about the new integrated Gmail layout (video and pictures of new layout): https://support.google.com/mail/answer/11555490?hl=en