Google Workspace Updates: 3 new posts

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• Updated emoji experience in Google Chat
• Directly open Office editing from shared links
• Smart Compose now available in comments for Google Slides, Sheets, and Drawings

Updated emoji experience in Google Chat Posted: 02 Aug 2021 01:45 PM PDT What's changing It's now easier to express yourself more authentically in Chat. We're making the following updates to the emoji experience in Chat on web and mobile: Emoji set is updated to the latest version (Emoji 13.1), reflecting the latest emoji set and diversity and inclusion options Addition of a gender-neutral option for gender-modifiable emojis Emoji skin tone and gender preferences are saved per individual emoji Two screenshots showing the emoji picking experience on an Android phone: Choosing the Add reaction option and the listing of emoji available to react to a message. Who's impacted End users Getting started Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. End users: This feature will be ON by default and can not be disabled by the user. Rollout pace Android: Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on August 2, 2021. Web and iOS: We anticipate this feature to become available for Google Chat on web and iOS in the coming weeks. We will provide an update on the Google Workspace Updates Blog at that time. Availability Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers

Directly open Office editing from shared links Posted: 02 Aug 2021 12:38 PM PDT   Quick launch summary  Now, when you create links to shared Microsoft Office files stored in Drive, they will open directly in Google Docs, Sheets or Slides. Previously, Office files would open in a preview mode first — this streamlined experience allows you to begin editing and collaborating on these files faster.  This change also updates the alternateLink and webViewLink fields for shared links in the Google Drive API.                                                                   Getting started  Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.  End users: This change will take place by default when opening compatible Office files from shared links on the web. Visit the Help Center to learn more about working with Office files in Drive.  Rollout pace  Rapid and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 21 days for feature visibility) starting on July 30, 2021  Availability  Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers  Resources   Google Help: Work with Office files using Office editing

Smart Compose now available in comments for Google Slides, Sheets, and Drawings Posted: 02 Aug 2021 09:46 AM PDT Quick launch summary Last year, we announced Smart Compose in Google Docs, a feature that helps you compose high-quality content faster and more easily. Smart Compose saves you time by cutting back on repetitive writing, reducing the chance of spelling and grammatical errors, and suggesting relevant contextual phrases. Now, Smart Compose is available in comments for Google Slides, Sheets, and Drawings. Smart Compose offering a suggestion in a comment. Getting started Admins: This feature can be controlled via Apps > Google Workspace > Drive and Docs > Features and Applications > Smart Compose. Visit the Admin Help Center to learn more about turning Smart Compose on or off for users in Google Docs. End users: This feature will be ON by default and can be disabled by going to Tools > Preferences and unchecking "Show Smart Compose Suggestions." When enabled, you'll automatically see Smart Compose suggestions. To accept a suggestion you like, press "tab" or press the right arrow key. Visit the Help Center to learn more about using Smart Compose in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings. Rollout pace This feature is available now for all users. Availability Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Frontline, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Fundamentals, Education Plus, Nonprofits, Cloud Identity Free, Cloud Identity Premium Resources Google Help: Use Smart Compose in Google Docs Google Workspace Updates Blog: Smart Compose in Google Docs now generally available

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