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Messages

Send a direct message to an individual

  1. In Chat, on the left sidebar in the Chat section, click

Find people, rooms, and bots.
  • Enter a name or email address, or select a contact from the suggestions.

  • Enter your direct message and hit enter or click Send.

    1. the plus sign.

    2. Begin typing the name of the individual you want to contact. Choose their name from the list when it appears.

    3. Your message with them will open.

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    Send a direct message to a group

    1. In Chat, on the left sidebar

    , click Find people, rooms, bots > Group Message
    1. in the Chat section, click the plus sign.

    2. Choose Start group conversation.

    3. Enter

    names and email addresses, or select contacts from the suggestions.
  • After you add your contacts, click Message.

  • Enter your DM and hit enter or click Send.

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    1. the names of those you want to add. Click the check mark or press Enter when finished.

    2. Your new group message will now open.

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    Messaging Features

    Add documents, presentations, images, and more in your conversations. Google Drive files you attach in a conversation are automatically shared with all participants who have Comment access.

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    1. Reply to an existing conversation or open a new conversation and choose an option:

    2. To attach a file from your computer, click File Upload.

    3. To attach a file from Google Drive, click Add Google Drive File.

    4. Attach the file and click Send.

    Edit Conversations

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    You can edit text in your conversations, format text, or add emojis.

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    1. Add a file from Google Drive or create a Google Calendar invitation.

    2. Text box (where you type your messages)

    3. Text formatting (opens small toolbar below text box)

    4. Emojis

    5. GIFs

    6. Upload a file from your computer/device

    7. Start an instant Google Meet

    8. Send message