Google Docs Gets AI-Powered Document Creation
Google Docs now uses Gemini AI to create formatted documents from your Workspace files. Learn about its capabilities and limitations.
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 limite…