Google has recently announced the introduction of seven new features to enhance the messaging experience in Google Chat. These features aim to make communication more convenient and enjoyable for users. Let’s explore the new additions:

1. Smart Compose: Craft quick responses

Smart Compose, a feature already available in Gmail and Google Docs, now extends to Google Chat. It provides contextual suggestions to help users respond promptly. This feature reduces spelling and grammar errors and can be activated by pressing the tab key while typing.

2. Message Editing and Deletion

Users can now edit and delete messages in Google Chat. This allows for better clarity, accuracy, and adjustment of tone in previously sent messages. Editing and deleting messages ensures effective communication.

3. Quoting Messages in Group Chats

To facilitate organized discussions, Google Chat now enables users to quote specific messages in their responses. This feature helps the group identify the referenced comment without interrupting the flow of the main conversation.

4. Read Receipts in Group Chats

In group chats, users can now view read receipts for messages. When a message is read, the avatar of the person who read it will appear below the message. In larger group chats, users can hover or tap to access a complete list of recipients who have read the message.

5. Direct Linking to Text

Sharing links to specific text within Google Chat is now possible. Whether it’s a menu, tour itinerary, or any other text in a document, users can select the desired text and insert a hyperlink using the “Insert link” icon or the keyboard shortcut ⌘/Ctrl + k.

6. Hiding Inactive Conversations

To declutter the Chat interface, inactive direct messages and spaces that have been dormant for the past seven days will be automatically hidden if there are more than 10 active conversations. Users can access the full list of conversations by clicking the “More” button.

7. Add Apps for Enhanced Functionality

Users can expand the functionality of group chats by adding apps. For example, apps like Asana can be utilized for creating to-do lists and assigning tasks during party planning, while Zapier can provide custom notifications to keep everyone updated. Additionally, users can enhance conversations by adding GIFs from Giphy.

Here is the availability of the new features:

• Smart Compose: Now available in multiple languages for all Chat web users.
• Edit, Delete Messages, and Quote in Group Chats: Generally available to all Chat users.
• Hide Inactive Conversations: Generally available to all Chat users.
• Check Read Receipts in Group Chats: Rolling out for group messages on mobile and web this month.
• Direct Linking to Text: Coming soon for web and Android users.
• Add Apps: Will be generally available in the coming weeks.

According to Neeraj Mishra, Product Manager at Google Chat, these new features simplify communication for various scenarios, from coordinating sports events to sharing ideas and content with friends and family. With features like Smart Compose and message editing, messaging is now more effortless and enjoyable.

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With these updates, Google Chat aims to provide users with a seamless and efficient messaging experience, catering to a wide range of communication needs.