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

<p>&nbsp;We are introducing the ability to use Gemini Notebook as a context source in Google Docs. Building on our Workspace Intelligence foundation, this feature bridges the gap between deep research and content creation by grounding your drafts in a curated knowledge base – all without the need to switch tabs or copy-paste between tools.</p><p>If you’ve organized research in Gemini Notebook, you can now seamlessly tap into that library right where you write in Google Docs. Whether you're drafting a project proposal or a technical whitepaper, simply type "@" in the side panel or bottom bar to reference an existing Notebook. Gemini will ground its output in your sources and provide inline citations, making it easy to verify facts while staying in the flow of your work.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="500" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e8ja0hQtBmI" width="720" youtube-src-id="e8ja0hQtBmI"></iframe></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Getting started</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Admins: </b>These features are available by default if <a href="https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/gemini/manage-access-to-gemini-features-in-workspace-services" target="_blank">Gemini for Workspace in Drive</a> is enabled. Visit the Help Center to learn more about <a href="https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/generative-ai/workspace-intelligence/control-workspace-intelligence" target="_blank">managing access to Gemini features in Google Workspace</a>.</li><li><b>End users:</b> You must have <a href="https://support.google.com/mail/answer/15604322?sjid=17363988672514456782-NA#gw&amp;zippy=%2Csmart-features-in-google-workspace%2Cwhat-are-googles-legal-bases-of-processing-for-users-in-the-european-economic-area-united-kingdom-or-switzerland%2Chow-long-is-your-workspace-content-activity-used-to-provide-smart-features-and-to-improve-these-features" target="_blank">Workspace smart features</a> enabled to use these features. Visit the Help Center to learn more about <a href="https://support.google.com/docs/answer/15541879" target="_blank">creating personalized documents with Gemini in Google Docs</a>.</li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Rollout pace</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://support.google.com/a/answer/172177" target="_blank">Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains:</a> Available now</li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Availability</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Business: </b>Business Standard and Plus</li><li><b>Enterprise:</b> Enterprise Standard and Plus</li><li><b>Education: </b>Education Plus</li><li><b>Consumer: </b>Google AI Pro and Ultra</li><li><b>Education Add-ons:</b> Google AI Pro for Education, Teaching and Learning</li><li><b>Other Add-ons: </b>AI Expanded Access</li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Resources</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Google Workspace Admin Help: <a href="https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/generative-ai/workspace-with-gemini/manage-access-to-gemini-features-in-workspace-services" target="_blank">Manage Gemini for Google Workspace</a></li><li>Google Help: <a href="https://support.google.com/docs/answer/17133843" target="_blank">Respond to &amp; manage comments with Gemini in Google Docs</a></li><li>Google Docs Editors Help: <a href="https://support.google.com/docs/answer/14615114?hl=en" target="_blank">Learn how Gemini in Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Docs, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Meet &amp; Vids protects your data</a></li></ul><p></p>

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Google Workspace Updates blog feed · Government/Regulator

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23rd September 2026

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