Google recently gave an update to the Meet video conferencing app to help presenters and participants to gain better access to files and links via the platform.
It aims to expand more of what Google has to offer on the Meet, and it allows everyone to obtain the shared items in the app that would no longer need to distribute after or before the meeting. Google's Workspace centers on giving everyone a chance for a more streamlined experience, with different features available for all.
Google Meet Update: Share Files and Links Easily
According to a blog post from the Google Workspace Updates, Google Meet is to receive a new feature that would enable hosts and its audiences to access files and links easily on the platform. It also combines the different features from Google's Suite, for apps like Docs, Slides, Sheets, Gmail, Google Drive, and other compatible experiences.
The company's blog said that it will roll out in a few weeks' time, with Google currently working on its integration into the video conferencing app.
Its main feature is sharing the file that is currently being presented by the host, and it will come via the dedicated button, a floating action menu when presenting, or in the Meet chat.
How to Share Files and Links on Google Meet?
As per Google's update (via 9to5 Google), every file share would notify participants in the meeting that the host uploaded the presentation or other documents. Moreover, files pasted on the Meet chat would automatically grant access to all the participants, especially if they are logged in via their Google account.
Users may also attach the file to the Calendar for easier access.
There is a dedicated "share in Meet chat" button on the lower right part of the screen for hosts to attach the files or links for participants to access.
Google Meet's App
One of the top Big Tech companies is also a known provider of an online office suite, with its many apps and features available on Google Workspace. A famous feature here is Google Meet, which also gained massive significance during the COVID-19 pandemic when people resorted to video conferences for communication and work.
There are many features available on Google Meet, and it centers on live captions for the speaker, screen sharing, co-hosting, muting and unmuting on the call, and more. Additionally, a Meeting Transcription feature is coming for all its users soon, and it will no longer require people to do it manually or use third-party apps.
People who use Google's office suite may also be fond of the company's Meet for all their virtual meetings and connections that are now setup today. The new features now available center on making files, links, and other information more accessible, centering on the latest update from the Google Workspace to deliver.
