Scheduled release: New chat experience in Google Drive

Chat in Docs and Slides has a new look similar to what you’re used to in Gmail. You can now start a group chat with just one click. Simply select the new chat button at the top right and a chat box will appear, making it easy for you to quickly message everyone who is in the file. Additionally, if collaborators or viewers have an active Google+ profile, you will see their profile picture on top instead of just their name. This feature will be available in Sheets soon.

Note: Disabling chat in the Admin panel will disable it in Docs.

Release track:
Scheduled release

Release date:
May 7, 2013

Editions included: 
Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government

For more information:
http://googleenterprise.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/bringing-people-together-in-drive.html

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