How to use in-line threading in Google Chat

Problem

How you can start an in-line threading conversation when using Google Chat spaces. 

Environment

  • Google Chat

Solution

To reply in thread, you must follow the steps described below:
  1. Go to Google Chat or Gmail.
  2. Click Spaces and select a space.
  3. To reply, hover over the message and on the right, click Reply in thread.
    • Tip: If a thread already has replies, you can click the message to open the thread panel.
  4. In the thread panel to the right of the space, enter your message in the message window at the bottom.
  5. Click Send.

Cause

If there are no replies to any message, the thread navigation panel won't show any interaction.