Google Chat Update: Native Message Forwarding Now Available

Google is rolling out a dedicated message forwarding feature for Google Chat, making it easier to share information across different threads and teams.

This feature helps improve team collaboration through:

• Contextual Sharing: Forwarded messages include the original sender's name and a link to the original message, accessible to those with permission.
• Custom Annotations: You can add your own comments or instructions before sending the forwarded content.
• Cross-Platform Support: Works seamlessly across individual Direct Messages and collaborative Spaces.

At this time, users cannot forward messages:

• From chats where client-side encryption is enabled.
• If organizational policies or admin settings restrict sharing content outside of specific perimeters.

Note that when users forward a message from a DM or group DM, a reminder to protect sensitive information will appear.

Available to all Google Workspace customers

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