Quick launch summary
You can now make more efficient use of your screen space in Google Docs. Currently, comments in Docs are 35 characters wide in the sidebar, regardless of how much space is available. Now, we've increased the comment width to a maximum of 50 characters, a +43% increase in width. Comment width will intelligently scale based on your browser window to maximize the use of available screen space. While screen time may increase in remote and hybrid work environments, this update makes more efficient use of the space by fitting more content on a single line and enhancing readability.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: This feature will be ON by default and will expand automatically on a larger monitor. Visit the Help Center to learn more about using comments & action items
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 27, 2021
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers