Google Expands Gemini Across Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive

Soon after launching Nano Banana 2, Google has introduced a set of new Gemini features across its Workspace applications, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive, aimed at helping users start projects faster and automate common productivity tasks. The updates allow Gemini to pull contextual information from users’ files, emails, and web sources to generate content and insights directly within documents and spreadsheets.

The new capabilities are rolling out in beta to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers. Google said the goal is to transform Workspace applications from passive productivity tools into collaborative AI-assisted environments that help users move from idea to finished output more quickly.

In Google Docs, Gemini now supports generating full drafts from prompts that reference existing files and emails. Users can request documents such as newsletters, reports, or plans and have the system automatically pull relevant information from their stored materials. Gemini can also refine text, adjust tone, and match the writing style or formatting of existing documents.

For example, users can ask the AI to populate a template with travel information extracted from confirmation emails or convert meeting notes into a structured plan.

AI-Assisted Spreadsheet Creation and Analysis

Gemini in Sheets introduces new capabilities for building and organizing spreadsheets through natural language prompts. Users can request entire project trackers, financial tools, or planning dashboards without manually creating tables or formulas.

The system can also fill missing data fields using the new “Fill with Gemini” feature. By referencing information from Google Search or internal files, Gemini can populate spreadsheet columns with relevant data such as deadlines, prices, or descriptions.

Google said the feature is particularly useful for complex tasks such as budgeting, research tracking, and project management where information must be gathered from multiple sources.

AI-Powered Presentations and File Insights

Gemini in Slides now supports generating fully editable slides from prompts or sketches. The system automatically applies design layouts that match the theme of an existing presentation while integrating context from related files and emails.

Users can also request revisions to slides, such as simplifying the layout or adjusting color themes. Google said it is also developing a feature that will generate entire presentations from a single prompt, though that capability is still in development.

In Google Drive, Gemini introduces a new “Ask Gemini” feature designed to analyze files stored across the platform. When users perform searches in Drive, the system can generate AI summaries highlighting relevant information from multiple documents.

Users can also ask broader questions about their files, emails, and calendars, enabling Gemini to synthesize information across datasets. For instance, users could ask the system to review tax documents and suggest questions for a financial advisor.

The new Workspace features are initially available in English for Docs, Sheets, and Slides globally, while the updated Drive functionality is currently limited to users in the United States. Google said the features will continue evolving as the company refines the experience and expands language support.

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