Here’s what to do to get started.

Go tohttps://docs.google.com/

You may need to log into your Google account first.

poke the document you want to chat in.

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Enter the email address of the person you want to share the document with.

The document is now successfully shared with them.

pop launch the document you want to chat in.

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hit theShow Chatthumbnail in the top right hand corner of the screen.

key in the message you want to send then tapEnterto send it.

Why Should I Use Google Docs to Chat?

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Wondering why it’s even worth setting up Google Docs chat?

There are a few key reasons why it’s useful.

What Can’t You Do via Google Docs Chat?

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Google Docs chat is very useful, but there are some limitations.

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