Open Gmail in Popup - Easy Guide
Streamline Gmail Access with the Firefox Popup Extension
Do you desire a swift method for accessing your Gmail account whenever necessary, without the need to launch a new tab or window? Discover how easily one-click access can be achieved using the Gmail Popup extension for Firefox.
The Challenge Before the Extension
Typically, accessing your Gmail requires opening a new tab or window. Alternatively, you might keep a tab open all day. Consider the convenience of having this access available in a “Popup Window” – readily accessible when needed and unobtrusive when not.
Setting Up the Extension
After installing the extension, ensure your browser’s “Status Bar” is visible. This allows you to access the “Popup Window”.
The “Status Bar Icon” appears as shown. Clicking it opens Gmail, and clicking it again closes the window. It’s a remarkably simple process.
Note: Users who prefer keyboard shortcuts can also open the “Popup Window” using “Ctrl + /” (Ctrl + Forward Slash).
For demonstration purposes, we composed an email regarding an article and a related software application.
Using the Popup Window
Upon clicking the “Status Bar Icon”, Gmail opened instantly. The “Popup Window” displays your account in “Basic HTML Format”.
However, if you need to send an important email, the absence of a “custom theme” becomes insignificant. You can navigate your account as usual.
The “shaded border” helps maintain focus on your email, minimizing distractions from background elements.
Note: You can adjust the size of the “Popup Window” by dragging the lower right corner.
Here’s the email we drafted for sending. While the text formatting is basic, it effectively conveys the message.
Extension Options
The extension offers a single option: the ability to modify the “Popup URL”.
Final Thoughts
If you frequently require access to your Gmail account but dislike the inconvenience of constantly opening new tabs or windows, this extension is worth exploring. It provides a streamlined and efficient solution.
Links
- Download the Gmail Popup extension (Mozilla Add-ons)