Navigate Google Chat - Computer (original) (raw)
Use the chat navigation panel to:
- Send direct messages to one person or group direct messages
- Create virtual spaces for team projects
- Find direct messages and spaces
Navigate around Chat
In the navigation panel, you can:
Below the shortcuts, you can find all your direct messages (DMs) and spaces. In the left-hand menu, you can choose from:
| Shortcuts | Get quick access to: Home: Find all of your conversations: Toggle between all or unread conversations. Select to display all conversations or threads. To open selected DMs or spaces in a new panel without leaving "Home," toggle Split pane mode. Mentions: Find all messages where someone directly mentions you. Starred: Track important messages that you've starred. |
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| Direct messages | Find all DMs between you and others. You can send a DM to one or more people. |
| Sections | Find all of your: Spaces and apps organized by section. DMs that you moved into a custom section. |