1. Yes, you can send text messages from Gmail using Google's integrated messaging service called Google Chat. With Google Chat, you can send text messages, make voice or video calls, and share files directly from your Gmail inbox.
2. To send a text message from Gmail using Google Chat, follow these steps:
3. Open your Gmail account and click on the "Chat" option on the left-hand side of the screen.
4. In the chat section, click on the "New Conversation" icon in the top left corner.
5. Enter the phone number of the recipient in the "To" field. Make sure to include the country code.
6. Type your message in the chat box and hit enter to send the message.
7. The recipient will receive the message as an SMS text message, even if they do not have a Google account. However, if the recipient also has Google Chat, they will receive the message in their Chat inbox instead of as an SMS.
March 27, 2023
