Tuesday, May 16, 2023

React to messages quickly in Google Chat

What’s changing 

Last year, we made it easier for you to access your most used emojis in Google Chat. Building upon this, we’re adding quick reactions in Chat, which displays your most frequently used emojis upon hovering over a message. You'll also see options to open the full emoji picker, reply in a thread, quote in reply and more. 

Quick reactions on web upon hover on a message


Quick reactions on Web upon hover on a message
Quick reactions on Android upon long press on a message

Quick reactions on Android upon long press on a message


Getting started 

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. 
  • End users: You’ll notice this improvement automatically when using emojis in Google Chat on web and on the latest version of Android. To use quick reactions, hover over or long press on a message. 

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