Workspace updates from February 2012
23 Workspace updates were tracked in February 2012.
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2012-02-29Content & Collaboration
Menu options support for right-to-left languages
Google Spreadsheets now supports menu options in right-to-left languages for domains following the Scheduled Release track.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-03-06 -
2012-02-29Content & Collaboration
New presentations editor becomes the default and adds discussions
The new presentations editor is now the default editor and includes discussion capabilities similar to those available in Google Docs.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-03-06 -
2012-02-29More
Google Contacts integration with profiles and Google+ circles
Google Contacts is now integrated with profiles and Google+ circles for domains following the Scheduled Release track.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-03-06 -
2012-02-28Comms & Meetings
Open email links directly in Gmail using Chrome
Users of Google Chrome can now set Gmail as the default handler for email links. When enabled, clicking an email link in any application on the computer will automatically open a new Gmail compose window. This functionality is also supported in Firefox and Internet Explorer.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2012-02-28 -
2012-02-28More
Google+ circles are now integrated into the Google Contacts list.
For Google+ users, their circles will now appear within the Google Contacts list, making it easier to view the contact information for all members of a specific circle in one place.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2012-02-28 -
2012-02-28More
Google Contacts now integrates connected profiles for both internal and external domains.
Google Contacts now supports connected profiles, meaning contact entries are automatically updated with shared profile information, such as phone numbers and email addresses, from the contact's Google profile. This functionality, previously available for internal domain profiles, is now enabled for profiles external to the domain as well.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2012-02-28 -
2012-02-28Comms & Meetings
New administrative control options for chat settings.
Google Apps administrators now have expanded options for configuring chat settings within the control panel. These new settings, which can be applied domain-wide or at the organizational unit level, include the ability to allow or restrict phone calls to landlines and mobile phones, voice calls between chat users, video calls between chat users, and file transfers between chat users.
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2012-02-23Content & Collaboration
The new presentations editor is now the default for new presentations and includes discussion features.
The new presentations editor, originally launched in October 2011, is now the default editor for all new presentations. This update also introduces discussion capabilities similar to Google Docs, allowing users to comment on specific shapes or entire slides, send email notifications to collaborators, resolve comments, and provide comment-only access to presentations to facilitate feedback without allowing direct edits.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2012-02-23 -
2012-02-23Content & Collaboration
Google Docs for Android now supports direct editing, pinch-to-zoom, and rich text formatting.
The Google Docs app for Android has been updated to allow users to edit documents directly on their mobile devices with real-time collaboration. New features include pinch-to-zoom for better document navigation and rich text formatting options such as creating bullet lists, adding color, and bolding text.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2012-02-23 • Scheduled: 2012-02-23 -
2012-02-22Content & Collaboration
New interface for uploading images and attachments in Sites.
Google Sites has introduced a new interface for uploading images and attachments, which is now available to domains following the Scheduled Release track.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-02-22 -
2012-02-15Content & Collaboration
New interface when uploading images and attachments in Google Sites
Google Sites is introducing a new interface for uploading images and attachments. This update is intended for release to domains on the Scheduled Release track on February 21, 2012.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-02-21 -
2012-02-08Content & Collaboration
Ability to share forms on Google+
Users can now easily share forms created within Google Spreadsheets by sharing them directly to their circles on Google+.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2012-02-08 • Scheduled: 2012-02-08 -
2012-02-08Content & Collaboration
New keyboard accelerators, mnemonics, and shortcuts in Google Spreadsheets
Google Spreadsheets now supports keyboard accelerators to open menus, mnemonics (indicated by underlined letters) to select menu items with a single key stroke, and various other keyboard shortcuts to improve navigation and efficiency.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2012-02-08 • Scheduled: 2012-02-08 -
2012-02-08Content & Collaboration
Enhanced chart options in Google Spreadsheets
New chart options have been added to Google Spreadsheets, including the ability to use different Y-axes on either side of a chart, new formatting options for axis and title text, and additional customization for how lines, bars, or pies are displayed.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2012-02-08 • Scheduled: 2012-02-08 -
2012-02-08Content & Collaboration
Introduction of Sparklines in Google Spreadsheets
Google Spreadsheets now includes Sparklines, which allow users to display small line or bar charts inside individual cells, making it easier to present and compare data in a simple, in-cell format.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2012-02-08 • Scheduled: 2012-02-08