Learning Google Chat From Scratch

Learn how to send, accept, and ignore chat requests in Google Chat. Send a chat by New Chat, enter an email, start chat, then decide to accept or block.

Learn to chat in Google Chat from scratch by sending messages, using templates, applying formatting, and accessing the shared files section to view files shared with others.

Learn how to manage message visibility in Google Chat by marking messages as unread with the three-dot menu, so you can revisit messages later.

Learn to pin conversations in Google Chat by tapping the three-dot menu, pinning messages to the top, and unpinning as needed to keep important chats accessible.

Learn how to manage Google Chat history and notifications: delete or mute conversations, turn history off for automatic 24-hour deletion, and customize per-message or per-conversation alerts.

Learn how to hide and unhide conversations in Google Chat using the three-dot menu, keeping chats private without deletion, and restoring visibility by starting a new chat.

Delete chats in Google Chat by opening a conversation, selecting the menu, and choosing delete to remove the conversation and its history.

Learn how to create a group chat in Google Chat by selecting new chat, adding recipients by account or email, and starting the chat to send messages to all members.

Create spaces in Google Chat to host different conversations, add members to each space, and name spaces like informal talks for easy collaboration.

Open the space, click add members or manage members, and enter an email address to invite someone to the space.

Learn how to rename a Google Chat space, edit space details, change or clear the emoji, and save updates in a simple walkthrough.

Learn how to convert a group chat into a space in Google Chat by using the drop-down menu, naming the space, selecting an emoji, and completing the setup.

Learn how to block and unblock chats and spaces in Google Chat, manage blocked users, and report spaces to restore access after unblocking.

Upload and share files in spaces by selecting items, clicking send, and viewing them in the shared section as media via Google Drive.

Learn how to create, assign, and manage space tasks in Google Chat, including adding dates, assigning teammates, viewing tasks in chat, marking them complete, and undoing if needed.

Learn how to leave spaces and group conversations in Google Chat, confirm the leave action when prompted, and manage your chat memberships.

Attach Google Drive files directly in Google Chat by tapping attach drive files, selecting a file from my drive or recent sections, inserting it, and sending.

Send calendar invites from Google Chat by clicking the plus button and selecting calendar invite, then save and share to email invitations via Google Calendar.

Create new Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets from Google Chat, share with spaces, group chats, or individuals, and collaborate in real time as they save to Google Drive.

Generate and share a Google Meet link directly from a chat by clicking add a video meeting and sending the link to open the Google Meet page.

Learn to join meetings by clicking a link, granting camera and microphone access, and selecting join. Create, copy, and share existing and new meeting links from Google Chat and meet.google.com.

Learn to resize Google Chat windows by dragging to resize, toggling full screen, exiting full screen, and managing multiple chat windows for flexible layouts.

See user status in Google Chat via the green dot on the left, with offline meaning no dot and red meaning busy; you can reply after sending a message.

Learn to switch Google Chat between light and dark themes by using the gear icon, selecting appearance, and choosing dark or light, then pressing done.

Learn how to customize your Google Chat profile picture by uploading from your computer, selecting from photos or Google Photos, and saving changes.

Learn how to use mentions in Google Chat by adding individuals or spaces, tagging them, and notifying participants when you send messages.

learn how to use smart reply in google chat by enabling suggested replies in settings and using quick, contextual responses on web and desktop.

Share a Google Map location in Google Chat by copying the map link, pasting it into the chat, previewing the location, and sending the message.

Access apps in Google Chat by opening new chat, finding apps, and installing zippy, then use commands to share results or add to conversation.

Learn to format text in Google Chat using bold, italic, underline, color, and links, plus bullets, strikethroughs, and formatting options before sending messages.

Learn to send code blocks in google chat using backticks for inline code and triple backticks for multi-line blocks, and use shift+enter for line breaks.

Learn to extend Google Chat with chrome-based extensions from the Chrome Web Store, then sign in to use reminders, scheduled messages, polls, audio messages, text snippets, sketchpad, and pop-out chats.

Learn how to star important messages in Google Chat from scratch and access them easily in the start section.

Learn how to mute and unmute messages in Google Chat to control notifications for specific spaces or people using the three-dot menu.

Learn how to convert a message into a task in Google Chat by using more actions, adding to tasks, and checking off tasks directly within the chat.

Master Google Chat to communicate effectively, manage spaces and shared files, assign tasks, use starred messages and mentions, adjust settings, search for users, and leverage apps for seamless conversations.