Google Docs introduces @ button to enhance Smart Chips usage while potentially causing distractions for writers
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
Google Docs has introduced an "@ button" shortcut to encourage the usage of Smart Chips, which allow users to perform various actions within Docs and other Workspace apps. The button appears when the cursor is on a blank line and provides quick access to People shortcuts and Smart Chips such as Date, Dropdown, Stopwatch, Timer, Task, Variable, Voting, and Placeholder. Additionally, Workspace domains now allow employees to record and share the pronunciation of their names, which can be played from profile cards in Gmail, Docs, and other apps. These features are available to Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts.