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:

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:

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.

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