Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google Docs to Introduce Emoji Reactions

Alphabet’s GOOGL division Google is leaving no stone unturned to advance its document arm, Google Docs, by bringing innovative capabilities.

Reportedly, Google Docs on the web is gearing up to add emoji reactions capability in documents. This serves as a testament to the abovementioned fact.

Emoji reactions will act as an informal tool to express opinions compared to comments.

In Google Docs, after highlighting a passage, users can choose a third option, namely Add reaction.

Per the report, the recent feature will be available for customers using Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus.

With the latest capability, the company strives to provide an enhanced experience to Google Docs users. This is expected to boost the adoption rate of Google Docs in the days ahead.

Alphabet Inc. Price and Consensus

Alphabet Inc. price-consensus-chart | Alphabet Inc. Quote

More Google Docs Efforts

Apart from the recent move, the company is releasing the purple underline capability to help users with the tone, style, and word choice so that they can enjoy an improved writing experience.

Additionally, GOOGL is gearing up to introduce email templates to Google Docs for joint drafting that features Gmail integration.

Also, Google Docs rolled out an ability that allows users to request and review formal approvals on Google Docs, Sheets as well as Slides.

Strength in Google Workspace

GOOGL’s growing efforts toward Google Docs have been strengthening the Google Workspace. This, in turn, is driving the company’s momentum across organizations, demanding productivity and collaboration tools.

Apart from the latest initiative, the company recently introduced a new feature in Gmail that allows users to pause mobile notifications when they are active on the desktop client.

It also introduced advanced features in Google Contacts, by which the software will help Workspace users in knowing their colleagues.

In addition, GOOGL unveiled a new feature named Time Insights in Google Calendar in order to provide a customized experience and help paid Workspace users efficiently manage their time.

Further, the company added new features to Google Meet, through which the software provides notification to users in case of echo on video calls.

Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider

Currently, Google’s parent Alphabet carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Investors interested in the broader technology sector can consider stocks like Apple AAPL, Mimecast Limited MIME and Teradata TDC, each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Apple has gained 31.8% in the past year. The long-term earnings growth rate for AAPL is currently projected at 12.5%.

Mimecast Limited has gained 96.3% in the past year. MIME’s long-term earnings growth rate is currently projected at 15%.

Teradata has gained 15.7% in the past year. The long-term earnings growth rate for TDC is currently projected at 19.5%.

7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days

Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."

Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +25.4% per year. So be sure to give these hand-picked 7 your immediate attention. 

The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.