Quick summaryIn 2021, we introduced a new Google Contacts (contacts.google.com) experience that provides rich information about your colleagues and stakeholders. Starting today, every contact with a Workspace email has a new profile link that is easy t…
Synchronize client-side encrypted files with Google Drive for Desktop on Windows and Mac OS
Quick summary Admins for select Google Workspace editions can update their client-side encryption configurations to include Drive for Desktop. When enabled, users can synchronize their Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides files with Drive for De…
New security alerts for highly sensitive changes to Google Workspace configurations
What’s changing In the Alert Center, admins will now be notified of select critical and sensitive changes made to their Google Workspace configurations. Specifically, we will issue an alert when any of the following events are surfaced in the audi…
Updated timeline for the new integrated view for Gmail
What’s changing Earlier this year, we introduced a new, integrated view for Gmail, making it easy to move between critical applications like Gmail, Chat and Meet in one unified location. We’d like to share some additional updates regarding the rol…
Start meetings more efficiently with the Calendar guest list in Google Meet
Quick summary In Google Meet, you can now see participants who were invited to the meeting but have yet to join the call. These participants can be found under the “Also invited” heading. Additionally, you’ll also be able to see the RSVP status of…
Rich text formatting in Google Forms titles and descriptions
Quick summaryIn addition to new options for styling fonts, rich text formatting is now available in Google Forms, enabling you to customize and add emphasis to your forms. This highly requested feature allows you to use bolding, underlining, italicizin…
Offline syncing available for opened Microsoft Office documents
What’s changingIn 2019, we announced Office editing to make it easier to work with Microsoft Office files in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides and launched better features allowing you to work anywhere with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides in offline mode…
Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap – June 24, 2022
New updates Unless otherwise indicated, the features below are fully launched or in the process of rolling out (rollouts should take no more than 15 business days to complete), launching to both Rapid and Scheduled Release at the same time (if not…
Easily print your Tasks List
Quick summaryYou can now print personal and Chat spaces Task lists on web. We hope this makes it easier for you to track assigned items offline or plan with pen and paper if that’s your preference. Getting started Admins: Google Tasks must be…
Adjust spacing between content in Sites using new density theme setting
Quick summarySite editors using new Google Sites can now adjust the spacing between the content on their site with a custom theme setting that offers Compact, Cozy, or Comfortable spacing options. By default, all newly created sites will start with the…