Keeping track of your colleagues just got a whole lot easier in Google Sheets

People chips are now rolling out in Google Sheets

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

Googleis rolling out a new update for itsspreadsheet softwarethat will make it just as easy to work with people as it is to work with numbers inGoogle Sheets.

Earlier this year with the launch ofsmart canvas, Google made it possible to bring together all of itsonline collaboration toolsinGoogle Workspacein any document a user is currently working on. At the same time, the search giant also introduced smart chips which enable users to add interactive building blocks to connect people, content and events into one seamless experience.

Just last month, Google released its newuniversal @ menuto make it easier to add tables and images in addition to smart chips directly inGoogle Docs. By simply typing “@” while in a document, users can now see a list of recommended files, people, meetings, content elements and formats to insert into their office documents.

Now in a new update to Google Sheets, Google is bringing this same functionality to spreadsheets in an effort to further foster collaboration.

People chips in Google Sheets

According to anew poston the Google Workspace blog, Google has now made it possible to add people chips directly into a Google Sheet.

By typing “@” inside a cell in Sheets, users will be able to quickly view more information about their colleagues or contacts including their location, job title and contact information. However, people chips can also be used to take actions such as booking a meeting inGoogle Meet, starting a chat, sending an email and more directly from a smart chip in Sheets.

While this may seem like a small update, it can be quite useful for those who need to keep track of a lot of people online such as an editor working withfreelancersor a small business owner working with suppliers.

Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter

Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed!

People chips will be available by default to all paid Google Workspace users as well as those with personal Google accounts and this feature is now gradually rolling out so it may take a few days before you can access it in Sheets.

We’ve also rounded up thebest free office software,best online collaboration toolsandbest cloud storage

After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.

7 myths about email security everyone should stop believing

Best Usenet client of 2024

Smeg Combi Steam Oven review: a multi-functional countertop oven that looks stunning and cooks well