I hate change, how to REVERT to OLD Google DRIVE and Word 2010 layout

July 9, 2015 7:37 PM

The first issue is pretty basic, I no longer see the 'go back to the old google drive' option? Is it there somewhere? How can I switch back? Also, just updated to Word 2013 in Windows 7, but I like the page layout better in Word 2010, anyone know what I am talking about and how to get that layout back? it just looks weird in 2013- can't put my finger on it yet, but its ticking me off as I do not like change (I know, I know, but humor me).
posted by TRUELOTUS to Computers & Internet (7 answers total)

To revert back to the old Drive -- Click the Settings Gadget in the upper right corner of Google Drive > Select revert back to classic Drive
posted by Nevin at 7:52 PM on July 9, 2015

Response by poster: ok, it is the REALLY white background in 2013 that is annoying me. thanks!
posted by TRUELOTUS at 7:52 PM on July 9, 2015

Response by poster: Click the Settings Gadget in the upper right corner of Google Drive > Select revert back to classic Drive- Yea, that is why I posted, that option is not there. Is it appearing for you?
I am on a PC. Thnx
posted by TRUELOTUS at 8:47 PM on July 9, 2015

Pretty sure they've removed the option to revert to the old Drive UI. At least, on all 3 of my accounts the toggle is gone. Often these things are rolled out in stages, or by region, or whatever so some people may still have the option, but I think it's basically dead.
posted by thefoxgod at 9:13 PM on July 9, 2015 [1 favorite]

The option to revert back to the old Drive is gone for me too. And like you, OP, I freaking HATE the new Drive.
posted by guster4lovers at 12:10 AM on July 10, 2015

They removed the revert option (just as they removed the "revert to old UI" option in Gmail) - Google always remove the option eventually unfortunately, the revert is just there to help people ease into the new (bad) design.
posted by EndsOfInvention at 2:34 AM on July 10, 2015

Best answer: If it's just the whiteish background for Word 2013 that's annoying you, you can choose a darker theme color for Office 2013 from File > Options > Office Theme. Dark Grey is probably what you want.
posted by Aleyn at 7:54 PM on July 10, 2015 [1 favorite]