Google has announced that out of office information will now be available when replying to or mentioning someone in Google Docs.
Don’t you hate it when someone you mention in a comment in a collaborative Google Doc takes two weeks to get back to you? Sure, they could be really busy or terrible procrastinators, but they might also be out of the office. It would be great to have known the latter before mentioning them, right?
Related | Google Maps Rolls Out New Street-Level Details In Four Cities
Yep. That’s why Google is rolling out a new Workspace update that brings up people’s out of office information (and when they’ll be returning) when you reply to comments or mention them in Google Docs.
In threads with multiple people, the out of office information will be condensed, and you can choose to view more information on each of the people in the thread.
Admins don’t have to do anything to turn on the feature; users will automatically see OOO information when replying to or mentioning a user in a comment.
The feature is currently being rolled out within the next 15 days or so on rapid release domains and towards the end of February on scheduled release domains.
It will be available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus, as well as G Suite Basic, Business, Education, Enterprise for Education, and Nonprofits customers.
You might also like
More from Google
Google Photos Gets A New Video Editor
After launching its new photo editor on Android last year, Google Photos is now rolling out a new video editor …
Chrome Now Mutes Notifications When You Are Sharing Your Screen
Chrome is giving users more privacy and fewer distractions, by muting web notifications while screen sharing.
Google Now Lets You Check Your Video And Sound Before Joining A Meet Call
Google has announced a new feature that lets you quickly preview how you look on camera before going on a …
Google Now Adds More Context To Search Results Before You Click On Them
Google has started testing a feature that provides information about search results - letting users get more context about them.
Google Maps Rolls Out New Street-Level Details In Four Cities
Google Maps announced it's rolling out street-level details - like crosswalks, sidewalks, and more, in four major global cities.
Google Now Has A Guest Mode On Its Smart Speakers
The new Guest Mode on Google Smart Speakers limits access to your persona data like your calendar and won't save …
Google Brings Smart Compose And Autocorrect To Comments In Docs
To help users write comments quickly, Smart Compose and autocorrect are now available when adding comments in Google Docs.
Google Tests Adding TikTok And Instagram Videos To Search Results On Mobile
Google is testing a new feature that will bring TikTok and Instagram videos into a carousel at the top of …
Google Adds Subscriptions Page To The Google Store
Google is using the Google Store to promote its various subscriptions, with a new dedicated page.