Quoting Messages in Google Chat: A Quick Guide

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Quoting specific messages in Google Chat is now pretty easy, thanks to a built-in feature! This beats using old workarounds and makes following conversations much clearer.

Method 1: Using the Built-in Quote Feature

This is the easiest and most direct method for quoting single messages in Google Chat.

1. First, open your web browser and head over to chat.google.com.

2. Next, pick the conversation from the left sidebar where you need to quote a message. This works whether your chat is full screen or in a pop-up.
   

   

3. Find the message you want to quote. Hover your mouse over it, and some options will pop up on the right.
   

   

4. Click the “Quote to Reply” button (it looks like an arrow) to add the message to your reply.
   

   

5. The quoted message will show up in the text area. Type your reply underneath it.
   

   

6. Hit Enter to send. Your reply will now include the quoted message for better context.

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7. If you change your mind, click the ‘X’ next to the quote in the text area to remove it.
   
   Note: In this example, Shift + Enter was used to format the message for clarity, but it’s not necessary.

8. Remember, this method only lets you quote one message at a time.
   

9. If you need to quote more than one message, there are a couple of other methods, detailed below.
   

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Method 2: Manual quoting using backticks

If you need to quote multiple messages, you can manually format them using backticks. It takes a bit more effort, but it’s helpful for referencing a bunch of different messages.

1. Copy the first message you’d like to quote by double-clicking to select the text, right-clicking, and choosing ‘Copy’.
   

   

2. In the message box, start a code block by typing three backticks: ```

3. Paste the copied message after the backticks.

4. Close the code block by adding three more backticks: ```

5. Press Shift + Enter to start a new line and write your response below the quoted text.

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6. Repeat the previous steps for every message you want to quote.

7. When you’re done, hit Enter to send your reply. The quoted messages will look like code blocks in the chat.
   

This method lets you include multiple quotes within the same reply and add your responses between them.

Method 3: Using a Chrome Extension for Enhanced Quoting

For a more robust solution, you can use a third-party Chrome extension to quickly quote multiple messages and even entire threads.

1. Start by opening Google Chrome and going to the Chrome Web Store.

   

2. In the search bar, type “Google Chat thread links & quote reply” and press Enter.
   

   

3. Look for the extension named “Google Chat thread links & quote reply”, or follow the link above.
   

   

4. Click “Add to Chrome” to install the extension.

5. Confirm the installation by clicking “Add extension” in the pop-up.
   

6. To confirm it’s installed, click the ‘Extensions’ icon next to your address bar. The extension should be in the list.
   

Using the Extension in Google Chat

7. Open Google Chat and go to the conversation you want to use this feature in.

8. Hover over the message you want to quote. You’ll see a new option to quote and reply.
   
   New quoting option added by the extension

9. Click the quote button to add the message to your reply. You can do this with multiple messages, allowing you to quote several messages in one response.
   

This makes referencing several messages easier and helps keep your chats clear.

With these methods, quoting and replying to messages in Google Chat gets way more efficient, making your conversations smoother and more understandable.