Get started with Google Chat Get started with Google ChatInstall the Chat standalone appUse Google Chat in GmailUse Google Chat and classic Hangouts togetherDo I have classic Hangouts or Google Chat?Make a phone call from Google ChatTurn dark mode on or offGet Google Chat training and tutorialsSwitch to Google Chat from another productUse Google Chat with accessibility featuresGoogle Chat and Google Hangouts Acceptable Use PolicyExport your data from Google ChatUpdate the Electron-based Google Chat app to the progressive web appSend a direct message to one person or to more peopleSend a chat message to a person or groupChat with classic Hangouts usersTurn chat history on or off in Google ChatWhy can't I chat with someone?Create and join roomsAbout rooms and group conversationsCreate a roomJoin a roomAdd or remove people and bots for a room or group conversationSend a direct message to someone in a roomStart a new conversation thread in Google ChatCreate and assign tasks in a roomSearch for a roomLeave or rejoin a roomBlock or report a room in Google Chat and GmailAdd more to your messagesReply to a messageAdd formatting to your messagesSend and share files in chat messagesStart a video meetingEdit or delete a messageForward a message to GmailHide or delete a conversationSearch chat messagesBlock and report someoneRespond to a message requestChat with external usersAbout Chat as an external userRespond to a message requestBlock and report someoneWhy can't I chat with someone?Using botsGet started with botsChat bots available from GoogleOptions and requirementsTurn Chat notifications on or offDo not disturb (mute notifications)Get classic Hangouts notifications in ChatI'm not getting Chat notificationsStop extra Chat notificationsKeyboard shortcuts