Google has integrated Gemini AI into Google Docs, enabling users to generate formatted documents based on their Workspace files. This new feature is currently rolling out gradually to desktop users.
Creating Documents with Gemini AI
Users can initiate document creation by clicking "Help me create" and providing a short prompt describing the desired document. To utilize existing files as a basis, users should include the filename, preceded by "@" (e.g., `@report.docx`).
The AI can assist in generating various document types, including:
- Proposals
- Project trackers
- Document ideas
- Blog posts
- Press releases
- Campaign briefs
- Dinner party menus
- Newsletters
- Itineraries
- And more...
Limitations
Currently, the feature has some limitations:
- It cannot incorporate web search results or content directly from Workspace files.
- It cannot generate cover images or inline images of people.
- It only extracts content from files; it cannot copy the structure or style of those files.
- It's currently limited to new documents and desktop users.
- It is available only in Google Workspace Alpha and Google Workspace Labs.
This AI-powered feature is gradually rolling out.
