Updated Chat header helps you navigate chat more quickly and easily

What’s changing

We are introducing a redesigned Google Chat conversation header on the web. The new header offers a simpler, more consistent layout that makes key tools easier to find and use. It includes a side panel where users can access shared content and manage tasks without leaving the conversation view. The panel’s width can be adjusted or expanded to a full-screen view as needed.

Specifically, the new header has icons which can be used to: 

• Select “Shared” to access shared files, links and media. 
• Select “Tasks” to create and manage space tasks.
• Select “Threads” to see and respond to active threads. 
• Select “Board” to see pinned messages, files and shared links.  

Navigating between Shared, Tasks, Threads, and Board by clicking on header icons

Side panels can expand into fullscreen with the drag bar