Gmail account listed as "IMAP"

I have three accounts in Apple Mail (new convert to Mac). One is Pop3 and one is IMAP. The third account is my gmail account and when I set it up it's listed as an IMAP account, which it is not. I've deleted it a couple of times and it still shows up as IMAP. Any suggestions? Thank you.

if gmail is listed as IMAP it's set up as IMAP. gmail provides both IMAP and POP access. Mail setup assistant sets it up as IMAP by default. It's possible to set it up as POP but the method is well hidden. delete the current gamil IMAP account adn start creating a new one. on the first screen in the setup assistant after you enter your gmail email and password, do not press 'create". instead press the option key. "Create" will change to "continue". click on that and it will let you set it up as POP on the next screen.

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