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Gmail: distinguish quoted text

Adds a side bar and dimmed colour to quoted reply text so new content is easy to separate.

Code to copy

/* Make quoted text in replies visually distinct and dimmed */
blockquote.gmail_quote, .gmail_quote {
  border-left: 3px solid #c9c9c9 !important;
  padding-left: 12px !important;
  color: #5f6368 !important;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.02) !important;
}

How to use this example

1. Copy the code with the button above.
2. Install JustZix (2 minutes) and open the extension on the target page.
3. Add a new rule matching that page.
4. Paste the code into the rule's CSS panel and save — the effect appears instantly.