How to ‘@’ Mention People or Link to Files and Calendar Events in Google Docs
With Google’s new Smart chips feature, you can @mention/tag people as wells as insert files, and meetings in Google Docs.
With Google’s new Smart chips feature, you can @mention/tag people as wells as insert files, and meetings in Google Docs.
by Raj Kumar
Using the ‘@’ symbol in Google Docs unlocks the ability to mention collaborators, link to files, and insert calendar events directly into your document. Here’s how to use this feature effectively:
To access this functionality, ensure you are using a recent version of the Google Chrome browser and are signed in to your Google account.
In your document, type the ‘@’ symbol at the point where you want to insert a mention or link. A drop-down menu will automatically appear, displaying smart chip options.
To mention someone, begin typing their name or email address after the ‘@’ symbol. Suggestions will appear in the drop-down menu as you type. Select the person you wish to mention from the list.
To link a file from your Google Drive, type the file’s name after the ‘@’ symbol. The drop-down menu will display matching files from your drive. Select the file you want to insert into your document.
To insert a calendar event, type the name of the event after the ‘@’ symbol. Scroll through the suggestions in the drop-down menu to find the event from your calendar, and select it to insert into your document.
By utilizing the ‘@’ symbol in Google Docs, you can streamline collaboration by effortlessly mentioning team members, linking essential files, and incorporating calendar events directly into your documents.
