Check the status of reading messages in groups on Google Chat

24/07/2023

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What’s changing

Following recent updates in Google Chat, which adds context without disrupting the flow of conversation and allows you to organize your chat conversations from clutter, Google is introducing read in group direct messages.

With this feature, you can now quickly determine if other team members have read your latest messages in the Chat stream.

Who’s impacted

End users

Why it’s important

Many users rely on Chat to instantly communicate with their colleagues, and it is sometimes difficult to keep up with the number of messages sent and received during the day. Knowing which co-workers have read your messages can help set expectations for a response.

Whether you're waiting for a colleague to read your message or you want to ensure high visibility of a topic in a group direct message, Google hopes this highly requested feature will help you communicate effectively. than in Chat.

Additional details

Reading status will only show in Chats with 20 people or less and will not show up in space.

Getting started

Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
End User: There is no end user setting for this feature and it cannot be turned ON or OFF. Visit the Help Center to learn more about Send a message in Chat.

Rollout pace

Rapid and scheduled release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature exposure) starting June 29, 2023

Availability

Available to all Google Workspace customers có Tài khoản Google cá nhân

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