Release2026-09-23

Google Docs can now reference existing sources from Gemini Notebook. Users type "@" in the side panel or bottom bar to pull in a Notebook. Gemini grounds its output in those sources and adds inline citations. The feature is available now for Rapid and Scheduled Release domains. It works across Business, Enterprise, Education and Consumer plans. Admins control access via the Admin console. End users must have Workspace smart features enabled.

What changed

Gemini Notebook sources could not be referenced directly in Google Docs.

What it unlocks

Grounding AI prompts in Google Docs on existing sources from Gemini Notebook with inline citations.

What you need to act on it

  • Gemini for Workspace in Drive enabled by admins
  • Workspace smart features enabled for end users
  • Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, Google AI Pro, Ultra, Google AI Pro for Education, Teaching and Learning, or AI Expanded Access plan

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