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Google Chat
Google Chat makes it easy for teams to communicate via chat messages. From direct messages to group conversations, Chat helps teams collaborate easily and efficiently. You can simply open , previously known as Hangouts, is a Google-developed communication platform designed to facilitate team collaboration. It offers direct messaging, group chats, and dedicated workspaces. Access it by opening a new tab in your browser and go to chat.google.com navigating to Google Chat, or download the app (see below).
- Have real-time conversations with individuals or groups.Set up a room that includes everyone in your office or another group of people who you frequently work with
- Upload items from Drive or or collaborate on Docs, Sheets, or or Slides.
- Click on the video icon to start a video call with Google Meetwith Meet.
Google Spaces
Google Spaces functions similarly to a discussion board or forum. Each space is managed by an admin or the creator, enabling users to track conversation threads, collaborate on documents, and schedule meetings within the space.
- Collaborate in large groups that can include everyone in your office or another group of people who you frequently work with.
- Search to look up room members, past conversations, and shared files. You can simply open a new tab in your browser and go to chat.google.com or download the app.
Access Options
While logged into your
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App State Google account, open a new tab, and go
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to chat.google.com.
(Note: If you are logged into a
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personal Gmail account in the same browser, you may be redirected to the chat for that account instead of your
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App State account.
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See this Help
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Document to add a second account to your browser session.)
Download
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the Google Chat client by going to
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log in to use
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Chat as a stand-alone application.
On a mobile device, access
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Google Chat
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via Google's official
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Chat app, which is available for free in
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the AppStore
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(iOS devices)
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or Play Store
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(Android devices).
Differences Between Chat and Spaces
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- For general assistance, please view Google's Google Chat support pages ChatChat Support Page or Learn more about Spaces.
- To learn how to integrate Google Chat and Spaces with Calendar, view Google Calendar Help.
- You can also visit LinkedIn Learning for access to an Introduction to Google Chat & Spaces video course and a collection of videos outlining Google Calendar Basics & Time Management.
- Contact For tailored assistance regarding Google Google, please contact the Help Desk at 828-262-6266 (Option 1)for tailored assistance regarding Google or submit a Google Assistance Request.
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