Create & organize sections in Google Chat

To easily track your conversations, you can organize your direct messages and spaces into sections in Google Chat.

Create new sections

1. On your computer, open Google Chat or Gmail.
   • In Gmail: On the left, click Chat.
2. Next to any section header, such as Direct messages or any custom section you created, click More Create new section.

Move a direct message or space to a section

1. On your computer, open Google Chat or Gmail.
   • In Gmail: On the left, click Chat.
2. Next to a space or direct message, click More Move conversation .
3. Click a previously created section name.
   • Click Move to a new section.

Tip: You can also drag and drop spaces or direct messages into sections.

Change section display preferences

In sections, you can customize your display to:

• Show all messages or unread messages only.
• Adjust the height and placement of each section.

Related resources

• Navigate Google Chat
• Edit or delete a message in Google Chat
• Send a direct message