To reply to a Google Chat message, you can enter your text in the reply area or select a suggestion, if available.
Reply faster with suggestions
When you reply to a message, Chat might suggest phrases you can select to respond quickly. These Smart Reply suggestions show up based on the content of the message you received.
See how suggested replies work
Note: The content in this animation is currently only available in English.
- Below the message, click the reply area.
- Enter your message or pick a suggestion.
If available, tap a Smart Reply suggestion to enter your response immediately. You can customize the message before sending.
- Press Return or click Send
.
Tip: In a room, don't enter your reply at the bottom under New thread. That creates a new conversation thread instead of replying.
Turn off Smart Reply suggestions
You can turn off Smart Reply suggestions on a specific device. This won't turn it off on your other devices.
- In the top right, click Settings
.
- Click Settings.
- Under Smart Reply, uncheck the box.
Other options
You can add these options to your message:
- Type Mention
to add a person to the conversation.
- Click Upload
to share files from your device. Everyone in a room can view shared files.
- Click Add a Drive file
to share files from Google Drive. Everyone in a room can view shared Drive files.
- Click Add video meeting
to start a video call.
- Click Emoji
to add emojis to your message.
to add a person to the conversation.
to share files from your device. Everyone in a room can view shared files.