Custom Sections, Custom Name, and Chat Board in Google Chat

Three new features have recently been introduced in Google Chat:

Create Custom Sections: You can organize Chat conversations into custom sections. Custom sections are useful for scenarios in which users want similar conversations about a topic or project to be in the same location in the left-hand menu of Chat.

To make a custom section, go to the direct messages or spaces section in Chat > hover over the three dot menu > select Create new section > name the custom section > hit enter. You can add conversations from a direct message or space to a custom section by dragging and dropping it in from another section.

Learn more about creating custom sections.
Name a Group Direct Message: In a group direct message, you can now name it without the need to convert it into a space.

To name a direct message, Select a group direct message > click the chat name > Name this chat.

Learn more about creating names for group direct messages.
Chat Board: You can pin your important messages, files, links, images, and videos in spaces and in direct messages with an individual or group with the Board tab in Chat.

To pin a message, open any conversation or space > click on Board > click the message you want to pin > More actions > Pin to board .

Learn more about chat board.