Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Enhanced menus in Google Docs improves findability of key features on desktop

What’s changing 

We’re updating the menus in Google Docs to make it easier to locate the most commonly-used features. In this update you’ll notice: 

  • Shortened menus for better navigation 
  • Reorganization for more intuitive feature location 
  • Prominent icons for faster recognition 


Enhanced menus in Google Docs

Who’s impacted 

End users 

Why it’s important 

The new design improves findability of key features, making it quicker and easier to use Docs. Note that existing functionality isn't changing with this launch. 

For features that have been reorganized, we hope that their new menu location will be more intuitive and make it easier and faster to navigate the product. In particular, Apps Script-related functionality is now grouped under the new “Extensions” menu. This includes access to the Apps Script IDE as well as management of add-ons. 

Getting started 

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. 
  • End users: This feature will be available by default. Visit the Help Center to learn more about using Google Docs 

Rollout pace 

Availability 

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers Available to users with personal Google Accounts 

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