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Google adds Gemini Notebook as context source in Docs

Google announced that Gemini Notebook can now be used as a context source directly inside Google Docs. Users can type “@” in the side panel or bottom bar to reference existing notebook entries, and Gemini will ground its output in those sources with inline citations. The feature is available by default for accounts where Gemini for Workspace in Drive is enabled, and end users need Workspace…

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Pulls Gemini Notebook content into Docs with inline citations.

Who for
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Effort
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  • Add research citations
  • Draft proposals faster
  • Verify facts instantly

How to set it up · From the article

  1. Open a Google Doc
  2. Type “@” in the side panel or bottom bar to reference a Notebook

Watch out Only for plans with Gemini for Workspace enabled

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Key points from the news

  • Gemini Notebook can be referenced in Google Docs with “@”, grounding output in cited notebook sources.
  • Available now for Business Standard/Plus, Enterprise Standard/Plus, Education Plus, Google AI Pro and Ultra plans.
  • Admins must enable Gemini for Workspace in Drive; users need Workspace smart features turned on.

The rollout applies to Business Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus, Education Plus, and Consumer plans such as Google AI Pro and Ultra. Administrators can manage access through the Google Workspace Admin Help center, while end‑users can learn how to create personalized documents via the Google Help pages.

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Full story from Google Workspace Updates · by Paul Jiménez Vela (noreply@blogger.com)Open source ↗

Ground AI prompts in Google Docs on existing sources from Gemini Notebook

Google Workspace Updates · 23 September 2026

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