Workspace updates from September 2012
8 Workspace updates were tracked in September 2012.
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2012-09-20Content & Collaboration
Google Spreadsheets introduces discussions and user +mentions for better collaboration.
Users can now collaborate more efficiently in Google Spreadsheets through the addition of discussions, which includes the ability to +mention users to add them to a conversation.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-09-18 -
2012-09-14Other
Google Apps will discontinue support for Internet Explorer 8 on November 15, 2012.
As part of its policy to support only the current and prior major releases of modern browsers, Google Apps will stop supporting Internet Explorer 8 on November 15, 2012, following the launch of Internet Explorer 10. After this date, users accessing Google Apps services using Internet Explorer 8 will be prompted to upgrade their browser.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-11-15 -
2012-09-12Content & Collaboration
Enhanced collaboration with discussions and +mentions in Google Spreadsheets.
Google Spreadsheets is introducing new discussion features to allow users to collaborate more efficiently, including the ability to +mention users to add them to a discussion.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-09-18 -
2012-09-12Comms & Meetings
Google Apps administrators can now create nicknames for Google Groups.
Google Apps administrators now have the ability to create nicknames for Google Groups. For accounts with multiple domains, administrators can assign a nickname that uses a different domain than the original group. This functionality is available exclusively through the administrator control panel.
Release: Both -
2012-09-12Comms & Meetings
Add Google+ Hangouts to calendar events.
Users with an active Google+ profile can now add a Google+ Hangout to calendar events. Invited guests can join the hangout by clicking the “Join hangout” link on the event details page, and these hangouts will respect any restrictions set in the administrator control panel.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-09-11 -
2012-09-07Content & Collaboration
Discussions and +mentions are now available in Google Spreadsheets.
Google Spreadsheets users can now collaborate more efficiently using discussions, which includes the ability to +mention users to add them to the conversation.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2012-09-07 -
2012-09-05Content & Collaboration
Export Google Docs files in OXML formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx)
Users can now export Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files in OXML formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx) via the “Download as” menu. Additionally, rapid release domains will no longer have the option to export files in the older .doc, .xls, or .ppt formats.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2012-09-05 -
2012-09-05Comms & Meetings
Add Google+ Hangouts to calendar events.
Users with an active Google+ profile can now add a Google+ Hangout to calendar events. Invited guests can join the hangout by clicking on “Join hangout” on the event details page. These hangouts will respect any restrictions set in the administrator control panel.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-09-11