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By Lawrence Bonk Lawrence Bonk News Reporter Florida State University Lawrence Bonk is a tech news reporter for Lifewire, specializing in gaming, AI, VR, and consumer tech, including iOS, macOS, wearables, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on October 21, 2021 01:58PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming If you are a professional Gmail user, Google is about to make your life a heck of a lot easier. The company announced via a blog post that it has begun rolling out a major update to Gmail, aimed at Workspace, G Suite, and Business users. The update includes several useful additions, most visual in nature and intended to provide a more seamless experience, according to the post. Solen Feyissa A brand new right-click menu allows users to easily view a recipient’s full name, email, and other useful information. You can even edit this data on the fly using that same contextual menu. All recipients also will now have personalized visual avatars, too, so you can easily see who you are addressing. Google also has added some handy visual indicators to the BCC and CC process. There’s a warning indicator for duplicate recipients, which could be helpful when tagging large groups of people, and an indicator when you are adding someone outside of your contacts or organization. The update begins rolling out Thursday, but will not reach every user until next month. Google As a warning, Google has indicated that these features may impact certain Chrome extensions, though it provided no further information on which extensions would be affected and how. No formal announcement has been made about whether or not these features will trickle down to personal Gmail users, but some, like the customizable avatars, seem like a natural fit. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Send Email to Undisclosed Recipients From Gmail What Is Google Sites and Why Use It? Gmail Exchange ActiveSync Settings The Top 5 Free Online Spreadsheet Apps What Is Google Workspace (Formerly G Suite) Fixing a Yellow Exclamation Point in Device Manager How to Make a Call From the Gmail App How to Change the Host in Google Meet How to Update Chromecast How to Update a Samsung Smart TV Nikon COOLPIX A10: An Inexpensive Camera That Takes Great Photos But Is Hamstrung by a Frustrating User Experience. How to Check for Updates on Your Android Phone How to Check if Your Gmail Is Working Google Meet vs. Zoom: What's the Difference? What Is Google Classroom? How to Download Apps on Android Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies