Quick summary You can now apply contextual access rules to the Admin console. This enables you to control access to the Admin console based on user and device context. For example, you can enable restrictions based on IP, minimum device operating …
New beta for data loss prevention helps protect sensitive data when users upload files to external Google Forms
What’s changing Previously, users in organizational units (OUs) or groups with active Drive Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies couldn’t respond to external forms with File Upload questions. Now, we’re launching a new beta that will allow use…
Additional improvements for Google Meet
What’s changing We’re introducing two improvements for Google Meet: Prompts to exit meetings when you’re the only user in a meeting. A centralized location for host management controls. See below for more information. Who’s imp…
More assistive writing suggestions in Google Docs
Update: [April 1, 2022]: We have updated this post with additional information about these features, including admin controls and feature availability. What’s changing We’ve added several new assistive writing features in Google Docs, which w…
Stronger data security and privacy with Google Workspace Client-side encryption, GA support for Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides
What’s changing Last year we announced the beta for Google Workspace Client-side encryption. Now, this feature is generally available for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides, with support for multiple file types including Office files, PDF…
Compose with Markdown in Google Docs on web
What’s changing In Google Docs, you can now select “Automatically detect Markdown” from Tools > Preferences to enable auto correcting for Markdown syntax, a lightweight markup language for applying formatting using plain text. Currently, Google…
Improved announcements for braille comments and highlights available in Google Docs on Web
Quick summary We’ve improved how comments and highlighted text are announced with braille support enabled in Google Docs. This change makes it easier for users of assistive technology, including screen readers and refreshable braille displays, to …
New Google Meet management settings for admins
What’s changingThrough new settings in the Admin console, admins can now control access to the following Google Meet features:ChatPresentQ&APollsThese new settings are available for Google Workspace editions that include admin capabilities. See bel…
Create externally friendly booking pages with appointment scheduling in Google Calendar
What’s changing In addition to appointment slots in Google Calendar, we’re introducing appointment scheduling for selected Google Workspace editions. Introduced first for Google Workspace Individual users in June 2021, the appointment scheduling f…
Expanded access for noise cancellation in Google Meet
Quick summary All meeting attendees can now use noise cancellation capabilities in Google Meet if: Noise cancellation is available for the meeting organizer’s Google Workspace edition. If the user joins a meeting using any Google Meet ha…