Chat: How do I edit Google Chat settings so I don't miss messages?
Answer
If you've been switched over to a Gmail layout that doesn't work for you because you are missing Chat notifications, you may want to change your Chat settings.
- Go to https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#settings/chat (or navigate to "Settings" > "See all settings" > "Chat and Meet" from within your Gmail).
- Click "Manage chat settings."
- Check "Allow chat notifications."
- Check "Open chat bubbles for new messages." This will allow the chat window to stay on your Gmail screen and not disappear behind any open windows you may have.
- Play with "Notification sounds." The longer or more noticeable the sounds, the more likely it is to get your attention.
- Make sure to click "Done" at the bottom of the window to save your changes.
