Best Practices for Using Google Messages on the Internet Like a Pro

Google's Messages app is one of the most popular text messaging apps on Android. Most Android phones come with it pre-installed. One of the benefits of utilising this programme is that it has a native feature that allows you to send SMS from a PC. The following instruction will assist you if you are new to Messages on the Web or want to text from your computer. Let's take a look at the top Google aka Android Messages tips on the internet.

1. Keep Your Computer in Mind

If you use Google Messages on the web frequently, you must allow the programme to remember your computer. You won't have to scan the QR code every time you wish to pair your phone this way.

To do so, take the following steps:

1. Go to your phone's Messages app.

2. Select Device pairing from the three-dot icon.

3. Scan the QR code using the QR code scanner. The screen for the scanner will appear. The QR code provided in the next step must be scanned.

4. Open a browser on your PC and go to messages.google.com/web/. On the screen, there is a QR code. Toggle the Remember this computer switch underneath the QR code on. Use your phone to scan this QR code.

You can remember the computer even if your phone is already attached to the computer. To do so, go to the Messages web version's three-dot symbol and pick Settings from the menu.

Toggle the Remember this computer switch on.

2. Turn on Dark Mode

Google Messages on the web will not disappoint if you prefer using apps or websites in dark mode. It comes with a built-in dark mode. To do so, go to the Messages web interface's three-dot icon and select Turn on Dark theme.

If you don't see that choice, go to Settings and turn on the Dark theme toggle.

3. Alter Your Appearance

While Google Messages does not have any themes other than dark mode, you may still use the High contrast function to change the look of Messages on the web. Here's how it'll look:

To turn it on, go to Settings on the browser and scroll down to the bottom. Under the Accessibility section, enable the toggle next to High contrast mode.

4. Chat can be archived or unarchived.

You can archive a chat if you wish to hide a message thread without removing it. The chat can be archived from either the mobile app or the web version, and it will be saved in both locations. To archive a chat on the web, pick Archive from the menu by clicking the three-dot icon next to the chat.

To archive the currently selected chat, press Ctrl + Alt + h on your keyboard.

Click the three-dot icon at the top and select Archived to browse archived discussions and unarchive a chat.

Unarchive the chat by clicking the Unarchive icon next to it.

5. Select "Automatic Emoji" from the drop-down menu.

Do you find yourself typing emoticons on a regular basis? Google Messages includes an intriguing function that converts typed emoticons to emojis. To use this function, go to the web version of Messages Settings and turn on the toggle next to Automatic emoticon to emoji.

6. Alter the skin tone of an emoji

You can choose a different coloured emoji on the web edition of Google Messages just like you can on the mobile version. To do so, click the Emoji icon in the text area to bring up the emoji panel. Select the desired tone from the available options by right-clicking on the emoji whose skin colour you want to change.

7. Take Advantage of Keyboard Shortcuts

A handful of keyboard shortcuts are available in Google Messages on the web. Here are a few keyboard shortcuts you might want to use frequently:

• Ctrl + k to start a new conversation
• Ctrl + d to delete a chat
• Ctrl + s to open settings
• Ctrl + Shift + e to show/hide the emoji picker

By clicking the question mark key (?) while holding down the Shift and / keys on the keyboard, you may see the whole list of keyboard shortcuts.

If the keyboard shortcuts aren't working, use the three-dot symbol to enter Settings. Make sure the toggle next to Keyboard shortcuts is enabled by scrolling down.

8. Set up a video conference call

Surprisingly, Google Messages on the web allows you to video call people directly. Google Duo is used to make the calls.

Open the chat window with the person you'd like to video call. At the top, select the Video call icon. You'll be taken to the duo.google.com website, where you can make a video call.

9. Files that can be dragged and dropped

Using the Attach file icon in a chat thread is the standard way to submit photos or videos. You can, however, drag and drop images and movies into the chat.

10. Contact is muted

You can mute someone on your PC to block them from sending you notifications. Hover your mouse pointer over the contact and click the three-dot icon to do so. Select the mute option. Next to the person's name, a bell icon with a bar will emerge.

To mute the conversation, open the message thread and click the Bell icon.

11. Disable Notifications

Instead of muting individual contacts, you can temporarily disable all chat notifications. To do so, go to Settings and turn off the Notifications toggle.

12. Get Notifications for Messages Without Using the Web Version

You can attempt different methods if you only use the Google Messages web version to receive notifications or if you wish to receive message notifications even after you shut the page. To view alerts from all apps on your PC, for example, you can use the Microsoft Your Phone app or Pushbullet.

13.Unpair Devices 

You must unpair the devices to log out if you don't want to use Google Messages on the web or if you were logged into a friend's PC.

You can do it on a computer or on your phone. On your PC, select Unpair from the three-dot icon in the Messages web version.

Tap the three-dot icon in the Messages mobile app and select Device pairing. Unpair all devices by pressing the X icon next to the device you want to unpair.

Additional Google Hints

I hope you found this information regarding Google Messages on the web useful. RCS also allows you to schedule messages and use chat capabilities. To learn more about Google RCS, go here.