Access and sort shared files more easily in Google Chat conversations

22/10/2024

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What’s changing

Earlier this year, we improved upon the file management experience in Google Chat spaces by creating the Shared tab, a central place to manage all conversation-related artifacts including files, links and media. Today, we’re excited to announce that the Shared tab is now available in 1:1 direct messages and group messages, enabling easier collaboration across all conversation types.

Who’s impacted

End users

Why you’d use it

The Shared tab provides a centralized and visible method to access shared content shared within a conversation.

Additional details

Using the new sort drop-down, you can narrow down the list of documents displayed based on category (file, link, media) or date shared.

Getting started

Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
End users: At the top of a Google Chat message, you will see the following tabs: Chat and Shared. Upon clicking Shared, you will see three sections: Files, Links and Media. Visit the Help Center to learn more about sending & sharing files in Google Chat messages.

Rollout pace

Web:

Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 10, 2024
Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 23, 2024

Android & iOS: