Google Hangout Chat

Start Using Google Chats: You can start using Google Chat on your computer by using the Chrome app
or extension from the Chrome Web Store, through Gmail. You can also access Google Chat on your Android or iOS
device by downloading the Chat app from the app store. Once you have clicked the Chat icon in any of these options, you
can search for people you want to communicate with by first and last name in the Search for people bar.

With Chat up and running, you can instantly communicate with students and teachers through real-time text messages on
any class assignment! (Keep in mind, all Chat users must have a Google account to participate.)

Archive /Delete a Chat

If you want a message to be hidden from your immediate Chat window, but you do not want to delete the message
entirely, you can archive the message :
- by clicking the Gear icon at the top of that conversation’s chat window.
- Next, select Archive / Delete

When new messages are sent or received in an archived Chat, the conversation will be placed back in your Chat list so
that you can give a timely reply to continued conversations while still maintaining a clean and organized active chat list.

Chat Notifications
You can mute Chat notifications on your mobile device by clicking on the three dots in the top right of your chat window
and then selecting the muted bell. (snooze notifications)
You could also swipe right over a conversation on your mobile app to find the mute option.
Muting a conversation will not prevent you from seeing messages in a conversation. Instead, muting a conversation
makes it so that you aren’t notified every time someone contributes to the chat. This can help keep the battery of your
device full and healthy.
Mute Chat notifications on Desktop:

Stop getting notifications from someone

1. Go to Hangouts at hangouts.google.com or in Gmail.
2. Click a contact or conversation.
3. Click Settings .
4. Uncheck Notifications.

Delete your message history

You can save all of your Chat conversations as long as the history feature is enabled. This feature is typically turned on by
default, but you can toggle it on or off by clicking the Gear icon in your conversation window and then selecting or
deselecting Chat history. When this feature is enabled, it allows you to scroll up to see all messages exchanged in your
Chat. If you disable the history feature, messages will stay in the chat window for a bit, but then will disappear eventually.

Delete history with one person

1. On your computer, go to Hangouts at hangouts.google.com or in Gmail.
2. Select a conversation.
3. At the top of the conversation window, click Settings .
4. Select Delete conversation.
5. If you’re sure you want to delete your conversation, click Delete.
Create and Name Group Chats
Everything is better with friends around, and that’s why the ability to create group Chat cannot be overlooked. You can
quickly add people to the conversation by clicking the icon atop your chat window that looks like a head and a plus sign.
Then search for other friends (by name, email, or phone number), check the box next to their name, and click the blue
Add people button at the bottom of the window. You can have up to one hundred fifty people in a text chat. Imagine having
one chat for sharing important information to all of your students or one chat to share announcements or data with all of
your parents.
Group chats become even more powerful when organized with names. To name a group chat, click the Gear icon in the
Chat window you want to name, and at the top of the new window type in an original name for your Chat. You can even
add an emoji to the group’s name if you are feeling a little whimsical. Naming a chat helps you stay organized while
finding and supporting the students who need your attention.

Start a group conversation

Everything is better with friends around, and that’s why the ability to create group Chat cannot be overlooked. You can
quickly add people to the conversation by clicking the icon atop your chat window that looks like a head and a plus sign.
Then search for other friends (by name, email, or phone number), check the box next to their name, and click the blue
Add people button at the bottom of the window. You can have up to one hundred fifty people in a text chat. Imagine having
one chat for sharing important information to all of your students or one chat to share announcements or data with all of
your parents.
Group chats become even more powerful when organized with names. To name a group chat, click the Gear icon in the
Chat window you want to name, and at the top of the new window type in an original name for your Chat. You can even
add an emoji to the group’s name if you are feeling a little whimsical. Naming a chat helps you stay organized while
finding and supporting the students who need your attention.
 1. Go to hangouts.google.com or open Hangouts in Gmail.
2. Click New conversation New group.
3. Enter or select the names, phone numbers, or email addresses of people you want to add.
4. To start a group conversation or video call, click Message or Video call.

Blocking Inappropriate Users

To block inappropriate users from your Meet chats, click the Gear icon . in the chat window containing the person you
want to block and select Block (User’s Name). This is an important skill for you to share with your students so that a safe
environment exists within your online community.