Quick launch summary 

While you’re having a conversation in Google Chat, you can now more easily take actions in other Google Workspace products. Simply hover over the + icon to the start of the text box to quickly see and access the menu of options. These options vary by context, and can include Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Photos, and Calendar. 

This will make it easier to take action across Google Workspace and enable a faster and more seamless workflow. This feature will be initially available on the Web and Android, with iOS available in early 2022. We’ll announce on the Workspace Updates Blog when the feature becomes available to iOS users.

Using compose on web

Using compose on Android

Getting started 

• Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. 
• End users: There is no end user setting for this feature. Visit the Help Center to learn more about how to use Google Chat. 

Rollout pace 

• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility)] starting on December 9, 2021 

Availability 

• Available to all Google Workspace customers 

Resources 

• Google Workspace Admin Help:Uploading and Sharing files in Google Chat 
• Google Help: Get started with Google Chat