How To Use Google Chat

You can learn how to use the mobile app and the computer.You can start a conversation in chat just like you can in classic hangouts.

Step 1: The app can be downloaded from the App Store or the Play Store.

You will be directed to the new app called "chats" if you already have Hangouts.You can still send messages to people using classic Hangouts.You will need to log in with your account when you download chats.

Step 2: Go to a new chat.

There is an icon of a chat bubble in the lower left corner of the chats window.

Step 3: The person should address the chat to them.

If you tap from the suggested people listed under "Frequent", you can either create a room, browse rooms, or see your message requests.If you know the email address of the person you want to talk with, enter that here and their profile will appear under the " More Results."You can start a chat with them by tapping their profile.If you want to make a group chat, enter the first name in the address bar, then tap the group icon to the right of their name to add more people.

Step 4: Start talking.

You can either use the on-screen keyboard or tap one of the icons to add your message.The first icon looks like an icon for a picture and will allow you to add an image to your camera roll.You can add a video or picture to your chat with the second icon, which looks like a camera icon.You can open your Drive with the third icon if you want to share a file or folder in it.The fourth icon is similar to a video camera and will send a link to the conversation.The people in the conversation can click or tap on the paper airplane to join the video meeting after you tap the meet icon.You can schedule a meeting using the fifth icon, which looks like a calendar.

Step 5: You can use a web browser to go to thechat.google.com.

You might be asked to log in.

Step 6: To get to the right of the chat, click +.

There is a panel on the left side of the page with the "chat" heading in it.Clicking the three-line menu icon expands the panel if it's closed.Click the next toRooms if you want to create a room instead of a chat.

Step 7: The person should address the chat to them.

Clicking from the suggested people listed under "Frequent" will let you create a room, browse rooms, or see your message requests.If you know the email address of the person you want to talk with, enter that here, and their profile will appear under the heading " More Results."To chat with them, click their profile.Pick if you want to create a group chat.

Step 8: Start having a conversation.

You can either use your keyboard or click one of the icons to add your message.You can use the first icon to open a list of emojis in your chat message.The second icon looks like the letters "GIF" and will allow you to send a Gif to the conversation.The third icon looks like an upward-pointing arrow and will open your file manager so you can share a file with someone.You can open your Drive with the fourth icon if you want to share a file or folder with someone else.The fifth icon is similar to a document icon and will allow you to create a new project with the people in your conversation.The sixth icon is similar to a video camera and will send a link to the conversation.The people in the conversation can join the video meeting if they tap the paper airplane icon after you click the meet icon.You will be able to schedule a meeting using the seventh icon.

Step 9: You can open Gmail.

A white and red envelope is what this app icon looks like.You can find it on one of the Home screens or in the app drawer.

Step 10: Go to settings and tap.

The three-line menu icon is in the top left corner of your screen, and the option is usually at the bottom of the menu next to the gear icon.If you have more than one Gmail account, choose the one you want to use.If you want to use multiple Gmail accounts, you can repeat these steps.

Step 11: You can check the box next to the chat.

If you check the box, you will see the chat and rooms tabs at the bottom of your screen.You can move between conversations in chat and your emails with the help of the tabs.If this is turned off, you'll need to use the chat app to see your conversations.To start a chat in the Gmail app, tap the chat tab first and then tap.

Step 12: You can use a web browser on your computer.

The link will take you to your account.

Step 13: You can see all settings by clicking the gear icon.

There is a gear icon in the top right corner of the page.

Step 14: You can click on the chat and meet tab.

The horizontal menu is at the top of the settings page.

Step 15: You can choose to chat or off.

Clicking an option will bring up a radial dial.

Step 16: Click to save changes.

This is at the bottom of the settings menu.The panel on the left of your Gmail has an icon that you can click to start a new chat.

Step 17: Next to "Rooms", click or tap.

You can use a web browser with Gmail, the app for your mobile, or Gmail on mobile to use rooms.Group conversations are casual, but rooms are more formal.Administrative privileges are more important than group and one-on-one conversations.If you want to allow threaded conversations and people outside your organization to join your room, you can make those choices here.

Step 18: It is possible to create a room.

Click or tap to do something.If you want to join a room instead of creating your own, skip this step.

Step 19: You can browse rooms.

Click or tap if you want to go to "Rooms".All rooms open to the public are listed below, and the rooms that you've been invited to are at the top of the list.Click or tap to see the room before you join it.

Step 20: You can join an existing room.

Click or tap.You can skip this step if you're looking for a specific room.

Step 21: Look for a room.

Click or tap next to "Rooms" and then enter the name of the room you're looking for.If you know a specific room that you want to join, use this step.Click or tap the three-dot menu icon to send a message to someone in your group.Click or tap the three-dot menu icon next to the group's name to leave a room.