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 & iOS:
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 16, 2024
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts