If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated by the small size of the text box in Google Messages, there’s some positive news: it’s about to get a whole lot better! Last month, Google introduced a redesign of its compose area—the section where you write your messages—but many users were disappointed that it could only show four lines of text at any one time. This limitation became especially troublesome when trying to share lengthy URLs that took up nearly the entire field.
Fortunately, the situation is improving. The latest update in the Google Messages beta allows the text box to expand to a maximum of 14 lines, eliminating the need to scroll until you reach that limit. While this feature is not yet available in the stable version, it is expected to be rolled out soon.
While this update may seem minor, it significantly enhances the user experience—a welcome change amid several recent improvements to Google Messages. Other enhancements include the ability to watch YouTube videos directly from the chat and better message backup options. Google has also indicated improvements in RCS support are on the way, though the timeline for this rollout remains unclear.
As this feature is still in beta testing, the exact date for its release in the stable version of Google Messages is uncertain, but you can expect it to appear in the coming weeks. In the meantime, keep an eye out for additional enhancements. The recent Material You update introduced increased padding around the text box and a slightly larger send button, which, while not groundbreaking, contribute to a more pleasant overall experience.
Google has been consistently enhancing Google Messages, particularly following the discontinuation of its competitors’ messaging apps like those from Samsung and Verizon. If these updates continue at this pace, Google Messages could very well become the top choice for messaging.
