What’s changing
Now when a user deletes a message in an unthreaded Google Chat Space, a message and timestamp will be added to the conversation indicating the deletion. When a message has been deleted, both the content and the replies are deleted.
Notification when a message is deleted
When a reply is deleted, only that reply and responses to it are removed.
Notification when a reply is deleted
Who’s impacted
End users
Why it’s important
This update makes it easier to keep track of who deleted a message and when, helping improve the readability and flow of a conversation, and provide additional context for users.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: Visit the Help Center to learn more about how to edit or delete a message.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on January 26, 2022
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers