Google Workspace Changes

Google Sheets adds enhanced formatting, collapsed card views, and print/download support to timeline view.

Google Sheets is expanding its timeline view feature with several new capabilities to improve project tracking. These updates include enhanced formatting options such as card text truncation and undo/redo functionality, a new card collapsed view that allows users to merge cards into a single row for each card group, and the addition of print and download support.

Client-side encryption is now supported for in-meeting chat messages in Google Meet.

Google Meet is extending client-side encryption (CSE) to include in-meeting chat messages. This ensures that all chat messages are encrypted and inaccessible to any third party, including Google, providing users with direct control over their encryption keys and the identity service used for authentication.

New capabilities to expand the timeline view feature in Google Sheets.

Today, we’re adding the following capabilities to expand the timeline view feature: Enhanced formatting options, including card text truncation and the undo/redo option, A card collapsed view that enables you to merge cards into a single row for each card group, Print and download support

If you’re using client-side encryption for Meet, in-meeting chat will now be supported.

If you’re using client-side encryption for Meet, in-meeting chat will now be supported. As with the audio and video content of your client-side encrypted meetings, all in-meeting chat messages will be encrypted and inaccessible by any third party, including Google.

Developers will now be able to fully control file expirations via the Google Drive API for files in shared drives.

To expand upon this, we’re adding the option to set expirations on files that reside in shared drives using the Google Drive API. Specifically, developers will now be able to fully control file expirations via the API (creating, reading, updating, deleting), and users will be able to see, but not edit file expirations in the sharing dialog.

Set expirations for files in shared drives using Google Drive API

Google is expanding the ability to set expiring access to files located in shared drives via the Google Drive API. Developers can now fully control file expirations (creating, reading, updating, and deleting) through the API, while end users will be able to view these expirations in the sharing dialog, although they cannot edit them directly.

Introducing variable chips, a new feature that makes document creation for things like invoices, contracts, or broader communications much easier.

Today, we’re introducing variable chips, a new feature that makes document creation for things like invoices, contracts, or broader communications much easier. Simply pre-define and insert placeholders such as a client name, contract number, or an address, and then update it throughout an entire document by editing the value in one place.

Introduction of variable chips in Google Docs to simplify document creation with dynamic placeholders.

Google Docs is introducing variable chips, a new feature that allows users to pre-define and insert placeholders—such as client names, contract numbers, or addresses—and update them throughout an entire document by editing the value in one place. This makes the creation of templates for invoices, contracts, and broader communications more straightforward.

Spellcheck for client-side encrypted files in Google Slides

Users working in client-side encrypted Google Slides files will now receive real-time spelling suggestions, indicated by red wavy underlines, which can be managed via the Tools menu or by clicking the word.

Alternative text for visual content on Google Sites

Google Sites editors can now add or edit alternative text for both inserted images and background images, improving the accessibility and readability of their sites for all users.

Export client-side encrypted spreadsheets to Excel files

Google Sheets now supports the export of client-side encrypted spreadsheets into Excel format, allowing users to convert files as needed while maintaining their encryption protection.

Google Sites editors are now able to add or edit alt text on inserted images and add or edit alt text on background images

Google Sites editors are now able to add or edit alt text on inserted images and add or edit alt text on background images, making their Sites more readable by everyone.

New timer and time-of-day chips in Google Docs

Google Docs is introducing new timer chips to help users timebox activities and ensure productivity, as well as a time-of-day chip that can be added to date chips by typing "@today" and selecting "Set time".

AppSheet-powered no-code apps in Google Chat

Google Workspace customers with an AppSheet plan can now create Google Chat apps without writing code, enabling the development of custom integrations and workflows within the Chat environment.

Revamped web onboarding experience for Google Chat

Google Chat is updating its web onboarding for new users accessing the service via Gmail or chat.google.com, offering streamlined options to start direct messages, join spaces, or explore Chat apps.