How to Chat from Gmail with Hangouts

This video tutorial explains how to use the chat feature in Gmail, focusing on moving the chat widget for better visibility, starting and managing chats, and using Google Hangouts. It covers enabling the 'right side chat' lab, finding and chatting with contacts, understanding online status indicators, and initiating video calls. The tutorial emphasizes the convenience of Hangouts for quick communication and video meetings, especially when users are in different locations.

What is the first step to make the chat widget more accessible in Gmail?

• Move the chat widget to the bottom

• Enable the 'Left side chat' lab

• Enable the 'Right side chat' lab

• Disable the chat feature

How can you find someone to chat with in Google Hangouts?

• By sending a calendar invite

• By calling them directly

• By searching for their name in the chat list

• By sending them an email

What indicates that a colleague is online in Google Hangouts?

• No dot is shown

• A green dot next to their name

• A red dot next to their name

• A blue dot next to their name

What should you do to start a video call in Hangouts?

• Click the camera icon

• Send a video link

• Click the phone icon

• Enable video chat in settings

What is required for both parties to have a successful video call in Hangouts?

• A microphone and a camera

• A shared calendar event

• A high-speed internet connection

• A Google Meet account