You can use Google products such as Gmail and Calendar in the same window. This helps you increase productivity without switching between tabs.
Open two Google products in one window
- Go to Gmail , Calendar , Chat , Drive , or a file in Google Docs , Sheets , or Slides .
- At the bottom right, click Show side panel .
- On the right, choose the product you want to open:
- Calendar : Check your schedule and add or edit events.
- Keep : Create a note or list.
- Tasks : Add to-do items and deadlines.
- Contacts : Access your contacts.
- Voice : Make a Google Voice call.
- Maps : Search Google Maps.
- To close the app panel, on the right, click Close .
Tip:You can get add-ons from Google Workspace to add more options to your side panel.
Learn more:
Close or hide the right side panel
You can close or hide the Google Workspace side panel.
- To close the right side panel:On the right, click Close .
- To hide the right side panel:If the panel is expanded, in the top right of the app panel, click Close . Then, at the bottom right, click Hide side panel .
- To show the right side panel:At the bottom right, click Show side panel .
Create a calendar event
- Go to Gmail , Calendar , Chat , Drive , or a file in Google Docs , Sheets , or Slides .
- If the side panel isn’t displayed, on the bottom right, click Show side panel .
- On the right, click Google Calendar .
- Click a time on the calendar.
- Enter event details.
- Click Save.
Learn more about Google Calendar .
- Go to Google Drive or open a file in Docs , Sheets , Slides , or Drawings .
- If the side panel isn’t displayed, on the bottom right, click Show side panel .
- On the right, click Google Calendar .
- Click a time on the calendar.
- Enter event details.
- Below "Add description," click Attach [your document name].
- Click Save.
Find a place or get directions in Google Calendar
- On a computer, go to Google Calendar .
- If the side panel isn’t displayed, on the bottom right, click Show side panel .
- On the right, click Maps .
- Search for a place.
- View details about the place or click Directionsto get directions.
Tips:
- To stop Google Maps from opening in Google Calendar:At the top right of the Maps panel, click Close . Then, at the bottom right, click Hide side panel . Your locations will open in a new tab.
- To add travel time to an event directly to Google Calendar:Select a travel mode and trip, then click Add to Calendar.
Preview an event's location
- On a computer, go to Google Calendar .
- Create an event and enter location information or click on an existing event that has a location.
- Optional: To preview the location of an event you’re creating, click Preview in Maps .
- Click the location.
- View the place information on the right.
Tips:
- To stop Google Maps from opening in Google Calendar: At the top right of the Maps panel, click Close . Then, at the bottom right, click Hide side panel . Your locations will open in a new tab.
- To add travel time to an event directly to Google Calendar: Select a travel mode and trip, then click Add to Calendar.
Create a note or list
- Go to Gmail , Calendar , Chat , Drive , or a file in Google Docs , Sheets , or Slides .
- If the side panel isn’t displayed, on the bottom right, click Show side panel .
- On the right, click Keep .
- Choose an option:
- Take a note
- New list
- Add the text you want.
- Click Done.
Learn more about Google Keep .
- In Google Docs or Slides , open a document or presentation.
- If the side panel isn’t displayed, on the bottom right, click Show side panel .
- On the right, click Keep .
- Find the note or list you want to add, then drag it to the doc or presentation.
- In Google Docs or Slides , open a doc or presentation.
- Highlight the text you want to add to a note.
- Right-click the text, then choose Save to Keep.
Create a task
- Go to Gmail , Calendar , Chat , Drive , or a file in Google Docs , Sheets , or Slides .
- If the side panel isn’t displayed, on the bottom right, click Show side panel .
- On the right, click Tasks .
- Click Add a task.
- Enter information.
- Optional: To add details or a due date, click Edit .
- When you're done, click Close Tasks .
Tip: To rearrange your tasks, drag the task you want to move.
Learn how to use Google Tasks .
- Go to Gmail .
- If the side panel isn’t displayed, on the bottom right, click Show side panel .
- On the right, click Tasks .
- In your inbox, find the email you want to save as a task.
- Drag the email to the right side panel.
You can separate different kinds of tasks like your work and personal items.
- Go to Gmail , Calendar , Chat , Drive , or a file in Google Docs , Sheets , or Slides .
- If the side panel isn’t displayed, on the bottom right, click Show side panel .
- On the right, click Tasks .
- At the top next to “My List” or “Team”, click the Down arrow Create new list.
- Enter a name for the list, then click Done.
- To go to a different list, at the top, next to your list title, click the Down arrow . Choose another list.
Use other apps with Gmail
You can add other apps to use with Google Workspace products, including Asana, Trello, Intuit, Docusign, and other tools .
Install Google Workspace Add-ons
- Go to Gmail , Calendar , Chat , Drive , or a file in Google Docs , Sheets , or Slides .
- If the side panel isn’t displayed, on the bottom right, click Show side panel.
- Click Get Add-ons.
- Search for and select the tools you want to use.
- Click Install Continue.
- Choose your account, then follow the steps on the screen.
Uninstall Google Workspace Add-ons
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Issues with multiple Google Accounts
If you log into multiple Google Accounts at the same time, you might have access issues with your Apps Script projects, add-ons, and web apps.
Multi-login, or being logged into multiple Google Accounts at the same time, isn't supported for Apps Script projects, add-ons, or web apps.
To fix multi-login issues, try one of the solutions below:
- Log out of all your Google Accounts, then sign in to one that has the Apps Script project, add-on, or web app you want to use.
- Open an incognito window in Google Chrome, or another private browsing window, and sign in to the Google Account that has the Apps Script project, add-on, or web app you want to use.