Google Chat Updates: Real-Time Markdown, Gemini Summaries in DMs, & More

Google Chat Updates: Real-Time Markdown, Gemini Summaries in DMs, & More

Google Chat is getting a pair of updates with real-time Markdown formatting and more Gemini summaries. Google Chat has long supported Markdown and graphical formatting options. The former is now being updated with real-time formatting instead of only converting after a message has been sent. Once you complete a section, it will get formatted, with that menu automatically appearing. The messaging app is also adding code formatting and code blocks in the compose bar. This is rolling out now to all users. Google Chat Markdown Meanwhile, Gemini summaries in Google Chat are now coming to direct messages after just being for group conversations, spaces, or threads in the Home view. They will also now appear for read conversations, instead of just unread chats. From the Home tab, click “Summarize” to get the bulleted synopsis. This is available for Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus. In other Workspace news this week, enterprise users now have access to docu…