Google Chat can now book a meeting from a message in one click
Google Chat can now turn a request to meet into a calendar invite, Google said on November 10. Gemini looks for messages such as a question about being free tomorrow afternoon, and underlines the text.
Hold your pointer over the underlined text and a card opens. It shows up to three times based on Google Calendar, with any conflicts marked. It fills in the guests from the conversation, including people named in it, and suggests a title you can edit. Pick a time and click Schedule. A note then appears in the chat so everyone knows the meeting is booked. For more settings, click Open in Calendar.
At launch the feature works in English on Chat on the web and in Chat in Gmail. It works in direct messages and in groups of up to five people. Gemini only underlines clear requests for a new meeting. It is on by default for Business Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus, Frontline Plus and AI Ultra Access users who have smart features and personalization turned on. The rollout started on November 9 and can take more than 15 days.
What it means for your work
- For team leads: Book quick check-ins from the chat where you agreed to meet, without opening your calendar.
- For small project groups: Keep follow-up talks in groups of five or fewer if you want the suggestions.
- For admins: There is no separate switch, so smart features settings decide who gets it.
For more Gemini help in Workspace, see our report on Gemini insights in Google Forms.