Google Chat updates from January 2022
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Now when a user deletes a message in an unthreaded Google Chat Space, a message and timestamp will be added to the conversation indicating the deletion.
Now when a user deletes a message in an unthreaded Google Chat Space, a message and timestamp will be added to the conversation indicating the deletion. When a message has been deleted, both the content will be replaced with a placeholder
Release: Both • Rapid: 2022-01-26 • Scheduled: 2022-01-26 -
Google Chat now displays a notification and timestamp when a message is deleted in an unthreaded space.
When a user deletes a message in an unthreaded Google Chat Space, the content is replaced with a placeholder and a notification including a timestamp is added to the conversation. This update is designed to help users keep track of deletions, improving the readability and flow of conversations by providing additional context.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2022-01-26 • Scheduled: 2022-01-26 -
You now can add rich formatting to Chat messages, such as bold, italics, or underlines.
You now can add rich formatting to Chat messages, such as bold, italics, or underlines. Rich text can also be accessed using standard keyboard shortcuts. Previously, Chat supported plain text or markdown characters only.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2022-01-20 • Scheduled: 2022-01-20 -
Rich text formatting added to Google Chat messages on the web.
Google Chat on the web now supports rich text formatting, allowing users to apply bold, italics, and underlines to their messages. This can be done via a new formatting toolbar accessed by the 'A' icon in the compose bar or by using standard keyboard shortcuts.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2022-01-20 • Scheduled: 2022-01-20