Send a chat message

1. On your computer, go to Google Chat.
2. On the left, under “Chat,” click the name of the person or group you want to message.
   • If you can’t find their name, click New chat or Start a chat .
3. Enter a name or email address. Suggestions appear as you enter text.
   • Tip: To send a direct message from a work or school account to someone outside your organization, enter their email address.
4. Click the person you want to message.
   • To create a group conversation, continue to enter people’s names.
5. When you select everyone you want to include in the conversation, click Start chat.
   • Tip: If you want to send a direct message to a specific person, next to their name, click Start chat , or use the keyboard shortcut ⌘ + Enter / Ctrl + Enter.
6. Enter a message.
7. Click Send .

Tips:

• If you use a work or school account, suggestions include everyone in your organization, even those who don't have Google Chat.
• To message you back, the message recipient may need to accept your request.

1. On your computer,  open Google Chat or Gmail.
2. Open a chat message.
3. Below the message, click the reply area.
4. Enter your message or select a suggestion.
5. You can customize a suggested message before you send it.
6. Press Return or click Send .

1. On your computer, go to a conversation and hover over your message.
2. Click Edit .
3. Make your changes.
4. Click Update.

1. On your computer, go to a conversation and hover over your message.
2. Click More Delete .
3. To confirm, click Delete.

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