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Use other apps without leaving Gmail

Chat with colleagues in Gmail

  • uncheckedOn the left, click Chat, then click New chat. If you don’t see Chat, make sure it is enabled.
  • uncheckedEnter a name or email address.
    • To start a multi-person chat, select the “Start group conversation” option.
  • uncheckedCreate your message and click Send.

Start or join a video call from Gmail

  • uncheckedOn the left, click Meet. If you don’t see Meet, make sure it is enabled.
  • uncheckedTo start a new meeting, click New meeting.
  • uncheckedTo join a scheduled meeting, go to “My meetings,” find the meeting, and click “Join”.

Open your Google Calendar and events

  • uncheckedOpen Calendar: On the right, click Calendar.
  • uncheckedTip: If you don’t see this option, contact your administrator.
  • uncheckedTo see detailed event information, click on it. A window with all the important data will be displayed.
  • uncheckedRespond to an event: Open an event. At the bottom, next to “Will you attend?”, click on a response.
  • uncheckedView events for a day or more: Click More and then Day or Schedule.

Open notes in Google Keep

  • uncheckedOpen Google Keep: On the right, click Keep.
  • uncheckedTip: If you don’t see this option, contact your administrator.
  • uncheckedAdd a note or list: Click + Take a note or New list New list.
  • uncheckedEdit a note: Click on a note and enter a message. Click Done.

Open your task lists in Google Tasks

  • uncheckedOpen Google Tasks.
  • uncheckedOn the right, click Tasks. The current list appears at the top, with tasks below.
    • Tip: If you don’t see this option, contact your administrator.
  • uncheckedAdd a new list: Click the down arrow and then Create new list.
  • uncheckedTo choose a list, click the drop-down arrow.
  • uncheckedAdd a new task: Click + Add a task. To add a new task from an email, drag the email to a task list.
  • uncheckedTo edit or delete a task, first hover over it and click “Edit”. In the pop-up window, you will find the “Delete reminder” option to remove the task.

Customize Gmail with add-ons

  • uncheckedOn the right, click Add-ons. A list of add-ons will open in the Google Workspace Marketplace.
  • uncheckedClick on an add-on.
  • uncheckedClick Install.

Write a message with Gemini

  • uncheckedOn your computer, open Gmail.
  • uncheckedIn the top left corner, click Compose.
  • uncheckedIn the bottom left corner of the box, click Help me write.

  • uncheckedEnter a message. For example:
    • Write an email introducing a new team member who will manage
      • Google Workspace Business Enterprise

        $0.00
      . Include details about their professional experience, achievements, and personal interests.
  • uncheckedClick Create.
  • unchecked(Optional) Click Refine, then choose how you want Gemini to change the content.
  • uncheckedWhen you’re done, click Insert.