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Google Chat adds support for numbered and nested lists

Businesses using Google Chat can now add numbered and nested lists to messages; the feature is rolling out gradually starting November 10, 2026.

1 min read Source: workspaceupdates.googleblog.com

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What changed: Google Chat messages can now include numbered lists and nested lists up to five levels deep, mixed with bulleted lists in the same message. List creation is currently available on the web; messages display on web, Android, and iOS, with list creation support for Android and iOS to follow.

Who is affected

All Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts.

What it means for your business

For businesses using Google Chat, this means meeting notes, project plans, and status updates can be shared more clearly using numbered and nested lists.

What to do

Start a numbered list by typing "1." at the start of a line or using the formatting toolbar, and nest bulleted or numbered lists up to five levels to organize meeting notes and project plans.

When it takes effect

Rolling out gradually in Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains starting November 10, 2026 (up to 15 days for feature visibility).

Source: https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/11/organize-and-communicate-complex-information-with-numbered-and-nested-lists-in-Google-Chat.html

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