<p>Response to Gmail's new compose feature has been less than celebratory. Many users are confused by the minimalist design and hidden tools, preferring instead to interact with the typical icons and options from old Gmail compose.</p><p>But Google rolled out new Gmail compose to all account holders Thursday, rendering it the default. It seems Google no longer offers users the choice to work in the old compose window at least, not explicitly.</p><p>To "temporarily switch back to old compose," tap the Compose icon as if you were creating a new email. Then click the arrow on the bottom-right of the window. Select the option from the drop-down box that reverts your interface back to the old design.</p><p>But who's to say Google will keep that option around for long? You may prefer to dive into the new Gmail compose, anyway, since it's becoming more mandatory by the day.</p><p><a href="http://mashable.com/2013/03/29/old-gmail-compose-switch-back/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-google-gmail-popup-compose-furious-20130329,0,1977307.story">Google&#039;s decision to change Gmail &#039;compose&#039; feature sparks complaints</a> (Los Angeles Times)</p><p><a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/it-or-not-googles-forcing-new-gmail-compose-window-you-1C9139748">Like it or not, Google&#039;s forcing the new Gmail compose window on you</a> (NBCNews.com (blog))</p><p><a href="http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/301634/scitech/technology/google-makes-gmail-s-new-compose-window-default-for-all-users">Google makes Gmail&#039;s new compose window default for all users</a> (GMA News)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dvOmclAnitTScKMl70JjeSzp5_dnM&ned=us">58 additional articles.</a></p>