Learn about new and upcoming changes to Google Workspace apps, including tabs and cover images in Google docs as well as rating options in Google Forms.

Berkeley Lab staff can generally expect to see pending features become available in the weeks ahead. Jump to the summary to view the current status of features by announcement date.

Google Documents

New document tabs to provide a better way to organize your documents 

We’ve introduced document tabs in Google Docs, a new feature to help you organize longer documents, centralize information, and make collaboration easier. You can now use tabs to draft and build content in a way that makes it possible for you to find what you’re looking for quickly and stay on task. Plus, readers can navigate through your document with ease and focus on sections that matter most to them. 

Tabs in Docs can be particularly useful when you need to break down long, structured documents into smaller, more digestible sections

Learn more about tabs in Docs and see examples of how to use them.

Google Forms

Ask responders for a rating in Google Forms  

This new question type enables you to customize rating questions by setting a rating scale level and include rating icons, such as stars or hearts, to offer a more intuitive way to gather opinions from an audience. 

With this update, you’ll be able to analyze responses to these questions (e.g. average rating of responses and visual distributions of ratings) using the summary tab of the responses section. 

Learn more about rating questions in Forms.

Google Documents

Customize your Google Docs with polished cover images

Google has created an easy way to personalize and differentiate documents with full-bleed cover images that extend from one edge of your document to the other. You can either use one of the stock images Google provides or upload your own. Whether you’re customizing a document with industry themes or logos, these cover images can help set the tone for a document by adding relevant visuals. 

Learn more about how to use and insert the cover images.

Summary

Roll-out of Workspace updates to Berkeley Lab is determined by Google. We’ll do our best to maintain this list as the features are released but be aware that the status may not be accurate at all times. 

Updated October 28, 2024

Release Date	Feature	Availability at Berkeley lab
Oct. 7, 2024	New document tabs in Google Docs provide a better way to organize your documents	Now available
October 7, 2024	Ask responders for a rating in Google Forms	Now available
Sept. 24, 2024	Customize your Google Docs with polished cover images	Now available