— to enable dark mode in Google chat, click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open the settings page where you can scroll down and select Dark Mode under the “Theme” settings.

• Learn the difference between Spaces and DMs

— you can use Spaces to create rooms for topic or team-focused discussions. Spaces are different from group conversations in Google Chat, so if you want to ping a couple people for casual chatter, a group DM works better.

• Automatically delete your old messages

— you can turn off chat history to automatically delete messages after 24 hours.

• Share with Google Docs, Meet, Drive, and Calendar

— The text box shows you the option to click a button to access other Google services, and you should make the most of that. There’s no need to open multiple tabs and keep sharing links into Google Chat.

With Google Chat, connecting is simple. You can always reach out with a fast ping, whether you're planning a softball practice with your team, coming up with vacation ideas with friends, or sharing a humorous video with a relative. 

7 New Google Chat Features to easily message friends and family 

1. Quickly craft a response with smart compose.

 •Offers contextually aware suggestions that help you write responses in chat more quickly and with fewer spelling and grammar mistakes. All Chat online users can now access Smart Compose in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

2. Edit and delete your messages.

 •With message editing, you can make necessary changes to a previously sent message to ensure that it is correct, concise, and appropriate in tone. You can also choose to erase your message if it would be preferable to start afresh. All chat users can now typically use this function.

3. Quote a message in a group chat

•It's easy for the group to see whatever comment you're answering without stopping the main conversation. All chat users can now typically use this function.

4. Check and read receipts in a group chat.

•When someone reads a message you've written in chat, you can see their avatar displayed below it, thanks to read receipts for group communications. Read receipts are already accessible for group conversations on mobile and the web, and they will be made available for direct messages as well later this month.

5. Link directly to the text

•When you are discussing plans for a weekend getaway with a few family members. You could wish to include links to menus from restaurants, tours of popular attractions, or a document containing a packing list as you go through ideas and finalize your preparations. Long URLs should not be used to clog up the conversation. 

6. Hide inactive conversations.

•If you have more than ten conversations or spaces, conceal direct messages and spaces that haven't been used in the last seven days. By toggling the "More" button, you may always view your whole list of discussions. When a new message is submitted, we'll immediately bring it back to the top of the list. All Chat users can now generally utilize this function.

7. Add apps for more features.

•Using chat apps might help you manage your chats even more easily.

• Google Chat ensures your data remains private and secure. It benefits from the same phishing and malware detection that protects Gmail users.

Room Creation

•You can create a chat room, pick a name for it, and even add a group icon. You also have the ability to add room member

•Users can share files, documents, and images directly within chat conversations.

Integration with Google Workspace

•Google Chat integrates seamlessly with other Google Workspace apps like Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, allowing for easy collaboration on documents and scheduling meetings.

Mentions

•Users can mention specific individuals or groups in a chat by using the @ symbol, notifying them of the message.

Emoji Reactions

•Similar to other messaging platforms, Google Chat allows users to react to messages with emojis.

Smart Reply

•Google Chat offers smart reply suggestions based on the context of the conversation, making it quicker to respond to messages.