Google introduced a setting to hide it Google Meet from the side line of Gmail. Google Meet was recently added to the sidebar, taking up space from categories and tags, much to the displeasure of users.
Once Google announced the ability to start or participate in one call Meet from Gmail, many users found that Google Meet was added to the Gmail sidebar, changing the appearance locally. If you're bothered by the presence of Meet on your Gmail screen, either because you want the space it takes up for your tabs, or because you simply don't use it, you can hide it.
The option is available to G Suite users and Gmail users. Here's how to hide Meet in the Gmail sidebar:
- Sign in to Gmail using your browser
- Make it click on the gear icon in the top right
- Select Settings
- Go to the "Chat and Meet" field
- Select “Hide Meet section in main menu"
If you want, you can turn off Chat from the same menu.