Access and sort shared files more easily in Google Chat conversations
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
What’s changing
Earlier this year, we improved upon the file management experience in Google Chat spaces by creating the Shared tab, a central place to manage all conversation-related artifacts including files, links and media. Today, we’re excited to announce that the Shared tab is now available in 1:1 direct messages and group messages, enabling easier collaboration across all conversation types.
Who’s impacted
End users
Why you’d use it
The Shared tab provides a centralized and visible method to access shared content shared within a conversation.
Additional details
Using the new sort drop-down, you can narrow down the list of documents displayed based on category (file, link, media) or date shared.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: At the top of a Google Chat message, you will see the following tabs: Chat and Shared. Upon clicking Shared, you will see three sections: Files, Links and Media. Visit the Help Center to learn more about sending & sharing files in Google Chat messages.
Rollout pace
Web:
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 10, 2024
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 23, 2024
Android:
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 16, 2024
iOS:
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 16, 2024, with expected completion by November 30, 2024
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts
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