If you work on a file at the same time as other people, you can chat with each other inside the document, spreadsheet or presentation.
- On your computer, open a document, spreadsheet or presentation.
- At the top right, click Show chat
. This feature won't be available if you're the only one in the file.
- Tip: If there are many collaborators in the file, at the top right to the right of the avatars, there will be a blue circle showing the number of additional collaborators. Click the blue circle
Join chat
- Tip: If there are many collaborators in the file, at the top right to the right of the avatars, there will be a blue circle showing the number of additional collaborators. Click the blue circle
- Enter your message in the chat box.
- When you're finished, at the top right of the chat window, click Close
.
Join chat 
.Note: All chats in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides include anyone viewing the file. The chats aren't saved.