Google Workspace Updates
The Poll app is now available in Google Chat, enabling faculty, students, and teams to gather feedback efficiently. Users can create polls with instant result visibility and customize them with options for multiple-choice responses or anonymous voting.
To create a new poll, type in /poll in any chat conversation and click enter.
Availability
This feature is now available for all UNLVMail (@unlv.edu) and Rebelmail (@unlv.nevada.edu) accounts.
Learn more about Creating polls on Chat.
Google Docs has introduced 40 new high-quality, visually modern templates to help users create professional documents more efficiently. These pageless templates incorporate features like document tabs for better organization, placeholder chips for easy data entry, and building blocks with preset layouts and styles.
You can insert these new templates to your Docs by clicking on File > New > From template gallery in an open document and selecting your template.
Availability
This feature is now available for all UNLVMail (@unlv.edu) and Rebelmail (@unlv.nevada.edu) accounts.
Learn more about Using Templates.
Google just introduced a new collection of building blocks in Google Docs. They include:
- Task Trackers: quickly add and track tasks at a glance with titles, assignees, due dates, and status, in a cleanly organized format.
- Contact List: organize contact information for your colleagues, classmates, team members, project assignments and more.
- Decision logs: centralize open questions, aid in decision-making, and organize final decisions in an easily-digestible table.
You can insert these building blocks to your Docs by clicking on Insert > Building blocks and selecting your building blocks.
Availability
This feature is now available for all UNLVMail (@unlv.edu) and Rebelmail (@unlv.nevada.edu) accounts.
Learn more about Building Blocks.