Quote:If the business environment is constantly evolving, the agility and efficiency of the tools used by SMBs need to keep up. Google Workspace, a key player in the sector, receives frequent updates, and the latest one brings a long list of changes and improvements aimed at enhancing collaboration, giving us better visibility into our data, and simplifying our daily workflows.

It’s easy to have already read about the updates, but it’s just as easy to learn about them only through changelogs or version numbers. However, there’s much more to them, since every update is designed to boost the productivity of each team member while reducing operational complexity. Let’s talk about how Chat, Docs, Drive, Sheets, and Gemini come together in a single ecosystem where we can work even more efficiently.

Integration of Chat with Docs, Drive, and Sheets: all on the same page

The latest update brings much deeper integration between Google Chat and the rest of the apps, allowing us to interact with our documents and spreadsheets without leaving the conversation. Collaborating without constantly switching between apps may not seem like a big deal at first glance, but it makes a huge difference. When we open a thread in Chat, we just need to click the Docs or Sheets icon to embed the file directly in the side panel.

From there, we can review comments, edit content, and resolve doubts in real time, without switching windows or tabs. We’ll be grateful for this when urgent feedback comes in and requires immediate action since we can make the necessary changes on the spot and share the updates with the group within seconds.

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