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2009-02-27Comms & Meetings
Upload progress indicators for Gmail attachments.
Gmail has introduced an upload progress bar that is displayed for each file as it loads, providing users with visual feedback on the attachment process.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2009-02-27 • Scheduled: 2009-02-27 -
2009-02-27Comms & Meetings
Ability to select multiple files for attachment simultaneously in Gmail.
Gmail now allows users to select multiple files from the same folder for attachment simultaneously. This can be achieved by holding the Ctrl key (Cmd on OSX) to select individual files or the Shift key to select a continuous list of files.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2009-02-27 • Scheduled: 2009-02-27 -
2009-02-26Other
New Google Apps status dashboard provides performance information for services.
Google has introduced a new status dashboard for Google Apps that provides performance information for its services. Users can visit http://www.google.com/appsstatus to view the current status of Google Apps services and navigate to specific dates to see historical performance data.
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2009-02-13Content & Collaboration
Form summary page for completed responses
Google Spreadsheets has added a form summary page that provides users with detailed information regarding completed responses.
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2009-02-13Content & Collaboration
Data validation rules for cells
Users can now define specific attributes for a cell in Google Spreadsheets and require that any input entered into that cell meets those defined data validation rules.
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2009-02-13Content & Collaboration
Mobile-friendly view for Google Spreadsheets
Google Spreadsheets now features a mobile-friendly view that allows users to perform filtering, sorting, and row-by-row editing when accessing spreadsheets from a mobile browser.
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2009-02-12Comms & Meetings
Four new features added to Gmail contacts
Gmail has introduced four new contact management capabilities: the ability to merge multiple contacts into a single entry, a new 'All Contacts' group that includes both 'My Contacts' and other correspondents, the option to remove contacts from 'My Contacts' while keeping them in 'All Contacts', and the ability to search across all contact fields, including phone numbers and postal addresses.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2009-02-12 • Scheduled: 2009-02-12 -
2009-02-09Other
Google Sync (beta) now enables two-way push sync of Google Calendar and Gmail contacts to mobile devices.
Google Sync (beta) is now available, allowing two-way push synchronization of Google Calendar and Gmail contacts data to iPhone and Windows Mobile devices through ActiveSync. Additionally, two-way contacts sync is available for devices that support SyncML. Administrators must enable Google Sync in the control panel before users can configure their mobile devices.
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2009-02-07Comms & Meetings
Improved accessibility support for screen readers
Google Calendar has implemented better accessibility features to provide improved support for users utilizing screen readers.
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2009-02-07Comms & Meetings
New 'Save and send emails' option for new events
A new 'Save and send emails' button has been added to the event details page, allowing users to save event changes and notify attendees in a single step.
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2009-02-07Comms & Meetings
Streamlined settings for sharing, unsharing and deleting calendars
Google Calendar has streamlined the process for sharing, unsubscribing from, or deleting calendars via the 'Settings' link located at the bottom of the 'My calendars' box.
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2009-02-07Comms & Meetings
Ability to add Google Docs files to events
Users can now attach Google Docs files to calendar events by navigating to the event details page and clicking the 'Add a Google document' option.
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2009-02-07Comms & Meetings
Collapsable screen area for all-day events
Google Calendar now includes a collapsable screen area for all-day events, which users can minimize by clicking the triangle on the left side of the all-day events area.
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2009-02-06Content & Collaboration
Google Docs adds print preview functionality.
Google Docs now supports print preview, allowing users to see how their documents will appear on paper before printing. This feature can be accessed by clicking 'File' from the menu bar and choosing 'Print preview'.
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2009-02-05Comms & Meetings
Offline read-only access is now available for Google Calendar.
Google Calendar now offers offline read-only access, allowing users to view their account and calendar events even without an internet connection. This feature is available for Standard, Premier, Education, Team, and Partner Editions in US English. Users can enable the feature via the 'Offline beta' link, although Premier and Education Edition administrators must first opt their domains into new features through the administrative control panel.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2009-02-05