Google Workspace Changes

Added printing page breaks and custom paper sizes to Google Sheets.

Google Sheets has introduced new printing capabilities, allowing users to add printing page breaks and define custom paper sizes to better control the layout of their printed documents.

Record macros in Google Sheets to automate repetitive tasks.

Google Sheets now allows users to record macros in the cloud to automate repetitive tasks without needing to write code. The macro recorder automatically converts actions into Apps Script, which can be edited directly for updates. Because these macros are cloud-based, teams can run them simultaneously without interrupting other collaborators working in the same sheet.

Dial-in phone numbers for Hangouts Meet expanded to six additional countries.

Google has expanded the availability of international Hangouts Meet dial-in phone numbers for G Suite Enterprise domains to six additional markets: Dominican Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, and Luxembourg.

G Suite admins can now create multiple directories with custom visibility rules for different organizational units.

G Suite admins can now cluster users into separate directories with custom visibility rules for each organizational unit (OU). Previously, only one directory per domain was allowed, meaning visibility was all-or-nothing for the entire domain. This update allows for more granular control, such as allowing full-time employees to see a global directory while restricting temporary staff to a limited custom directory.

Improved user management interface in the Admin console.

Google is updating the Admin console interface for managing organization users to make it easier to find and control user information. The update introduces a new quick actions panel for basic user details and category cards that provide summarized views and quick editing for security, groups, admin roles, apps, managed devices, licenses, and Team Drives. Additionally, license management is improved with better visibility of license states, separate view and edit modes, and enhanced error messaging.

Call US or Canadian phone numbers for free from Hangouts Meet

G Suite users can now add participants to a Hangouts Meet video call by calling US or Canadian phone numbers for free directly from their web browser. While this feature initially required G Suite admins to enable Google Voice in the Admin console, an update on May 15, 2018, removed this requirement, making the feature accessible to all G Suite domains.

Google Drive updates the Access checker to improve visibility of users needing access, support Team Drive files, and provide intelligent sharing defaults.

Google Drive is updating its Access checker feature to make file sharing more intuitive and secure. The updates include displaying the specific names or email addresses of people who lack access, extending support to files within Team Drives, and changing the default sharing behavior to intelligently suggest sharing with only the necessary recipients rather than simply enabling link sharing. G Suite admins can continue to control the available sharing options for their organization.