Smart chips in Google Docs are interactive elements that provide context and quick actions for linked information. When you click on a smart chip—such as a person, file, date, or place—a card appears. This card displays associated content and relevant actions. For example, clicking a person chip shows their contact details and options to email or message them. Clicking a file chip shows a preview and link to the document. This functionality integrates information directly into the workflow without needing to switch tabs or applications.

A. You are prompted to enter additional information: This describes inserting or editing a chip, not the action of clicking on an existing one.

B. You are redirected to a new document: This only happens if you specifically click the link to a document within the smart chip's pop-up card.

D. A pop-up window appears with additional options: While technically true, option C is more specific and accurate as it describes the content of that pop-up.

- Google Workspace Learning Center. (n.d.). Insert smart chips in your Google Docs

Sheets

& Slides. Google. Retrieved from https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/11556990?hl=en. (The documentation states

"When you hover over or click a smart chip

you can find more information and take actions.")

- Google Docs Editors Help. (n.d.). Insert smart chips for people

files

dates & events. Google. Retrieved from https://support.google.com/docs/answer/10505662?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop. (This guide explains that clicking a chip displays a card with information and shortcuts.)