What are the text messages for on Google email hangouts?

Answer 1

Send messages

Hangouts messages can include text, photos, and emoji.

Here's how you send a message:

1. Select the people you want to have a Hangout with. Here are three ways to find people:
   • Find people by scrolling through your Hangouts list of existing conversations. If you already have an existing one-on-one conversation with someone, you could just click on their name in the list to start a message.
   • Click the + button at the top of your Hangouts list and type a name, email address, or phone number.
   • Search for a Google+ circle using the search box at the top of your Hangouts list.
2. For new conversations, click the grey check mark next to the person's name or the circle.
3. Repeat the first two steps to add additional people.
4. Click the message button at the top of the Hangouts list.
5. Type your message in the Hangout window that appears. You can also click the camera button to add a photo or the smiley face to add emoji.
6. Press Enter to send the message.

Others in the Hangout will see a typing indicator at the bottom of the Hangout window whenever you're typing a new message.

If a message isn't successfully delivered it will appear red. This usually happens when your internet connection is temporarily interrupted or is too slow. When your connection is restored, the message will be sent, and the text will turn black.