Google Workspace Updates: Updated Chat header helps you navigate chat more quickly and easily (original) (raw)
November 4, 2025
What’s changing
We are introducing a redesigned Google Chat conversation header on the web. The new header offers a simpler, more consistent layout that makes key tools easier to find and use. It includes a side panel where users can access shared content and manage tasks without leaving the conversation view. The panel’s width can be adjusted or expanded to a full-screen view as needed.
Specifically, the new header has icons which can be used to:
- Select “Shared” to access shared files, links and media.
- Select “Tasks” to create and manage space tasks.
- Select “Threads” to see and respond to active threads.
- Select “Board” to see pinned messages, files and shared links.
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| Navigating between Shared, Tasks, Threads, and Board by clicking on header icons |
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| Side panels can expand into fullscreen with the drag bar |
Getting started
- Admins: This feature will be on by default. There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: This feature will be on by default for users on the web. To use it, look for the icons in the top right of your Chat window. Use our Help Center to learn how to navigate Google Chat.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on November 4, 2025
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on November 11, 2025
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts