Google Meet has gained widespread popularity as a video conferencing tool, offering the capability for users to engage in live communication. Although it’s mainly utilized for conducting group meetings, it possesses a functionality enabling the sending of private messages to either individual participants or groups within a meeting. This article will detail the steps for sending private messages in Google Meet.
Step 1: Start a Meeting
To send private messages on Google Meet, you first need to start a meeting. You can do this by clicking on the “Make a call” button in your Gmail account or by opening the Google Meet app and selecting “New meeting.” Once you have started the meeting, you will see a list of participants on the right-hand side of the screen.
Step 2: Click on the Chat Icon
To send private messages on Google Meet, click on the chat icon located in the bottom left corner of the screen. This will open a chat window where you can type your message.
Step 3: Select the Recipient(s)
To send a private message to an individual or group, click on the “Direct message” button located in the top right corner of the chat window. This will allow you to select the recipient(s) of your message. You can either type in the name of the person or group you want to send the message to or select them from the list of participants.
Step 4: Type Your Message
Once you have selected the recipient(s) of your message, type your message in the chat window. You can also add emojis and attach files to your message by clicking on the appropriate icons.
Step 5: Send Your Message
Once you have typed your message, click on the “Send” button located in the bottom right corner of the chat window. Your message will be sent to the recipient(s) and they will receive a notification that they have received a private message.
Conclusion
Sending private messages on Google Meet is a useful feature that allows users to communicate with each other without disrupting the flow of the meeting. By following these simple steps, you can easily send private messages to individuals or groups during a meeting.
