Google Workspace Wednesday

Issue #54 / 05-JUN-24

Edit client-side encrypted Excel files in Google Sheets

Last year, Google announced in beta the ability to view and edit client-side encrypted Excel files with Google Sheets. Now, Google is rolling it out in general availability for select customers. With this release, you can only view and edit .xslx Excel file types — additional Excel and tabular file types are not supported. The maximum supported file size is 100MB, and the maximum number of cells that can be opened is 10 million.

The Calendar API now distinguishes events created from Gmail

Starting now, the Google Calendar API will distinguish events created from Gmail. New and existing events from Gmail that are scheduled for a future date will appear with a new event Type “fromGmail” instead of “default,” include the email recipient as the organizer instead of “unknownorganizer@calendar.google.com,” and new “fromGmail” filters for both Events.list and Events.watch will be available.

Personal information cards and Contacts sidebar will now display the organization name

Organization names and departments will now be displayed on personal information cards and in the Contacts sidebar. This information provides helpful context about the people you’re interacting with and displaying this additional information will help you learn more about who you’re collaborating with, and more.

Gemini for Workspace usage reports are now available in Admin console

Google is introducing Gemini for Workspace usage reports in the Admin console. This report gives admins an overarching view of how Gemini is being used in their organization, specifically assigned Gemini licenses, active Gemini users, and the number of users who are using Gemini over time. These reports will help admins understand how many users are using Gemini features and make informed decisions about expanding Gemini further within their organizations.

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