Use Compact mode in Google Chat

To find more information at a glance in Chat, you can use Compact mode.

Comfortable (Default)	Compact
Sender and recipient message bubbles are on opposite sides. Narrower message bubbles. More space in the left bar, conversation list, and Home.	Sender and recipient message bubbles are on the same side. Wider message bubbles. Padding in the left bar, conversation list, and Home.

Adjust density settings on web & standalone app

When you adjust density settings for chat.google.com:

• Adjustments apply to the Chat standalone app.
• Adjustments don’t apply to Chat in Gmail.

To change the density settings:

1. On your computer, open Google Chat.
2. At the top right, click Settings .
3. Under “Density,” select Compact or Comfortable.

Adjust density settings for Chat in Gmail

When you change the density settings in Gmail:

• Changes apply to both Gmail and Chat in Gmail.
• Changes don’t apply to Chat when you access it through:
  • chat.google.com
  • The Chat standalone app

To change the density settings:

1. On your computer, open Gmail.
2. At the top right, click Settings .
3. In the settings side panel, under “Density,” select Default, Comfortable, or Compact.

Tip: Both “Default” and “Comfortable” options for Chat in Gmail have the same layout for Chat density.

Related resources

• Use Dark theme on Google Chat
• Get started with Google Chat
• Install the Google Chat standalone app