For years, users have written content and replied to comments faster and more easily using Smart Compose in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets and Drawings. Now, Google is introducing a new feature that extends the power of Smart Compose to help you solve simple math equations. Upon typing a math equation that ends with “=” into your document, presentation, spreadsheet comments, or drawing, solutions will appear as grey text suggestions. This new seamless mathematical experience will increase productivity and accuracy when solving math equations across Workspace.
Introducing a redesigned search results page in Google Chat
Building upon the recently announced improved search results in Google Chat, Google is also upgrading the search results page to help you find the right message, file, or space in Chat. Specifically, Chat will now highlight matching keywords in search results and show clear demarcation between results for easier browsing. The highlighted keywords could be an exact match to your search query or terms that are related to your search query.
Google Vault has added support for Google Calendar, which mean customers’ Calendar events can now be retained, held, searched, and exported. This integration makes it easier for customers to comply with regional and legal mandates surrounding Calendar data, all from a central tool. Vault’s integration with Calendar rounds out support for critical Workspace apps such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Chat and Meet.
Introducing a new mobile experience for Google Chat
Google recently announced a streamlined user experience in Google Chat to help you find what you need much faster, including new features like home and mentions. Now, Google is introducing a new bottom navigation bar within the Chat app on Android & iOS devices to help you easily access these features on mobile. You will now have easy access to views including Home, Direct Messages, Spaces, and Mentions.
Admins in Google Vault can now export hyperlinked Google Drive content from Gmail messages
Starting December 8, 2023, admins can export Drive files hyperlinked in Gmail messages directly in Google Vault. When admins select “export linked Drive files”, Vault will look for Drive hyperlinks in the body of the emails being exported from Gmail. If Drive hyperlinks are found, a separate export of Drive files will also be created.