Google Workspace Updates: 4 new posts

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• Create and work with documents that contain multiple page orientations in Google Docs
• Open Office attachments from Gmail in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides with one click
• Use Macro Converter add-on to convert Microsoft Excel files with macros to Google Sheets
• Use Secure LDAP to log into MacOS with Google credentials

Create and work with documents that contain multiple page orientations in Google Docs Posted: 10 Dec 2020 01:18 PM PST What's changing  We've made it easier to create and work with documents that require multiple page orientations in Google Docs.  For documents created in Google Docs, you can now change the page orientation on a per-section basis. This will allow you to make room for wider content such as tables and images that can benefit from extra horizontal space. You'll also be able to edit, import, and export Microsoft Word documents that contain both portrait and landscape oriented pages.  Who's impacted  End users  Why it's important  We know it's important that your files and documents look consistent no matter the application you use. We hope these improvements make it easier for you to create and share rich documents that contain wide tables, charts, diagrams, and images.  Getting started  Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.  End users: This feature will be available by default. Visit the Help Center to learn more about changing page settings on Google Docs.  Rollout pace  Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on December 10, 2020  Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on January 5, 2021  Availability  Available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus, as well as G Suite Basic, Business, Education, Enterprise for Education, and Nonprofits customers  Available to users with personal Google Accounts  Resources  Google Help: Change page settings on Google Docs  Cloud Blog: New ways Google Workspace works with tools you already use

Open Office attachments from Gmail in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides with one click Posted: 10 Dec 2020 09:06 AM PST What's changing We're making it easier to view, edit, and collaborate on Microsoft Office files sent and received in Gmail using Docs, Sheets, and Slides. With this launch, we're adding:  Open Office files in Docs, Sheets, or Slides with one click: When you send or receive email with an Office file attached, you'll see an edit icon that will open the file directly in Docs, Sheets, or Slides while preserving the original file format.  Easily reply to the email from within the file: Once the file is opened, you'll have new options to respond to the email thread from the File menu in Docs, Sheets, or Slides.  See images below.  Who's impacted  End users  Why it's important  This provides a fast and convenient way to view, edit, and collaborate on emailed Office files directly in Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Previously, users would have to save a file to Drive before being able to use G Suite's Office editing features. With this launch, they can open files more quickly and reply to email threads featuring Office files more easily.  Getting started  Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.  End users: This feature will be ON by default. Use our Help Center to learn more about how to open an Office file in Docs, Sheets, or Slides from Gmail.  When you receive an Office file in Gmail, click the Edit icon to quickly open the file to view, edit, and collaborate.  After opening an Office file from Gmail, you'll see new options in the Docs, Sheets, or Slides File menu to reply with a file, or open the original message.  Rollout pace  Rapid and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on December 10, 2020  Availability  Available to Google Workspace Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus, as well as G Suite Basic, Business, Education, Enterprise for Education, and Nonprofits customers  Not available to Google Workspace Essentials and Enterprise Essentials customers  Resources  Cloud Blog: New ways Google Workspace works with tools you already use Google Help: Work with Office files using Office editing Google Help: Open & download attachments in Gmail

Use Macro Converter add-on to convert Microsoft Excel files with macros to Google Sheets Posted: 10 Dec 2020 12:54 PM PST Quick launch summary  We've launched Macro Converter for Google Sheets. This Google Workspace add-on will help convert Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code used in Microsoft Excel macros to Apps Script code that works in Google Sheets.  Many organizations use macros in Sheets and Excel to automate processes. Google Workspace Enterprise Plus customers can use the Macro Conversion add-on to determine the compatibility of Excel files, and help convert them where possible. This can help teams to recreate Excel macros in Sheets, which can help teams save time through automation while reducing the work needed to convert files.   Getting started  Admins: Admins can manage how add-ons are used in their organization. Visit our Help Center to learn how to allow or restrict add-ons in Docs editors. End users: To get started, download the add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace. Visit our Help Center to learn more about converting Excel files to Google Sheets files, or learn more in the Apps Script Macro Converter documentation.  Rollout pace  This is available now for all users.  Availability  Available to Google Workspace Enterprise Plus and G Suite Enterprise for Education customers  Not available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, and Enterprise Standard, as well as G Suite Basic, Business, Education, and Nonprofits customers  Resources  Cloud Blog: New ways Google Workspace works with tools you already use Google Workspace Marketplace: Macro Converter add-on  Google Help: Convert Excel files to Google Sheets files & Apps Script Apps Script documentation: Macro Converter add-on overview

Use Secure LDAP to log into MacOS with Google credentials Posted: 10 Dec 2020 06:22 AM PST Quick launch summary  You can now use Secure LDAP on MacOS devices. Once enabled, users can log in to MacOS devices with their Google Workspace or Cloud Identity login credentials.  This can help simplify access management by using a single directory—the Workspace identity and access management (IAM) platform—to manage access to MacOS devices. In turn, this can help improve security by providing a single place to set up identity and access policies, and reduce your dependency on legacy identity infrastructure.  Getting started  Admins: Visit the Help Center to learn more about the Secure LDAP service, and specifically how to configure MacOS clients to the service.  End users: No end-user impact until enabled by an admin.  Rollout pace  Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on Dec 10, 2020 Availability  Available to Google Workspace Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus, G Suite Education and Enterprise for Education, and Cloud Identity premium customers  Not available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Enterprise Essentials, as well as G Suite Basic, Business, and Nonprofits customers  Resources  Google Workspace Admin Help: About the Secure LDAP service Google Workspace Admin Help: Connect MacOS clients to the Secure LDAP service Google Workspace Updates Blog: Secure LDAP now generally available to simplify the management of traditional applications

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