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What’s changing

We recently announced
new capabilities for Space Managers
to ensure effective conversations within Google Chat. To build upon those
features, we’re also giving Space Managers the ability to configure spaces for
sharing organizational announcements. Using the new announcement-only
configuration, message posting and other capabilities are limited to designated
Space Managers, who can: 

  • Create a space with restricted post setting 
  • Post 
  • Reply in thread 
  • Add files 
  • Designate another member as a Space Manager 
  • Modify the space settings 

A space must be configured as announcement-only during initial set-up by
clicking “only Space Managers can post.” However, at any time, an existing
Space Manager can assign the role of Space Manager to another space member,
allowing them to post messages and perform other tasks as noted. 

Who’s impacted 

End users 

Why you’d use it 

Announcements facilitate one-way controlled communication in Google
Chat. This can be important in a variety of scenarios, such as using a space
for bulletin board-like updates rather than a resource for conversation. 

Additional details 

We’re moving the “Allow people outside of your organization to join” to the
Advanced section of the space creation settings. 

Getting started 

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. Visit the Help
    Center to learn more about
    optimizing Chat spaces for your organization. 
  • End users: 
    • Upon creating a space, navigate to the Advanced settings and select the
      “Only Space managers can post” option. You cannot modify the setting to
      restrict posting to Space Managers after a space is created. 
    • If you are not a Space Manager, the following will appear in the Chat
      text bar: “Posting is limited to Space Managers.” 
    • Visit the Help Center to learn more about
      creating an announcement space
      and
      your role as a Space Manager. 

Rollout pace

Web: 

Mobile: 

Availability 

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite
    Basic and Business customers 
  • Not available to users with personal Google Accounts 

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