Google Brings Customizable Gemini Chatbots to Docs, Drive, Gmail, Sheets

Google is making it easier to get specific Gemini tasks done on Workspace apps. It is making Gems available directly in the side panel of Google Docs, Drive, Gmail, Sheets, and Slides. 

Gems have been available on the Gemini app and website since last year. They are custom versions of Gemini that you can create to act as experts on specific tasks. You can give it instructions, a name, and then use it whenever you want, without needing to type the same prompt over and over again.

For example, if you need to create a writing editor, you can add notes for the tone, language expertise, and purpose in the instructions and even add files that your Gem can use as reference. Then, every time you use that Gem, it will provide responses tailored to your needs. Default Gems include Coding Partner, Brainstormer, Career Guide, and Learning Coach.

Default Gems available in Google Gemini

(Credit: Google)

Now, Gems created or available in your Gemini account will appear in the side panel of Workspace apps, allowing you to use the custom chatbots without leaving the app you’re working on. 

According to Google, in Workspace apps, you can now:

Recommended by Our Editors

  • Leverage a copywriting Gem to create posts and content tailored to your target audience, pre-loaded into the Gem.

  • Create a Gem that helps with sales interactions that is grounded on information for a specific company, prospect, or industry. 

  • Leverage an “assistant gem” tailored to your job role to help provide more relevant summaries for you and content for internal communications.

  • Leverage a Gem designed to help pressure test content from a certain persona (for example, C-Suite or CEO) to help you create the most compelling message.

Gemini's Gems in action on a Google Doc

(Credit: Google)

Gems in the side panel will also be able to use Workspace functions like @ mentioning, accessing files, folders, and more, Google says. To create a new Gem, though, you’ll have to head to the Gemini website.

The feature began rolling out on July 2, but it might take more than two weeks for it to hit your account. It’s available for Google Workspace customers who have access to Gemini in the side panel and Gems in the Gemini app, which means you need to be on a Standard Workspace plan or better to use the feature.

I Used Google's Gemini AI to Plan a Vacation: Here's How

PCMag Logo

I Used Google’s Gemini AI to Plan a Vacation: Here’s How



Newsletter Icon

Get Our Best Stories!

Your Daily Dose of Our Top Tech News


What's New Now Newsletter Image

Sign up for our What’s New Now newsletter to receive the latest news, best new products, and expert advice from the editors of PCMag.

By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Thanks for signing up!

Your subscription has been confirmed. Keep an eye on your inbox!

About Jibin Joseph

Contributor

Jibin Joseph

Jibin is a tech news writer based out of Ahmedabad, India. Previously, he served as the editor of iGeeksBlog and is a self-proclaimed tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex information for a broader audience.


Read Jibin’s full bio

Read the latest from Jibin Joseph

This article was published by WTVG on 2025-07-03 09:30:00
View Original Post

Shopping cart0
There are no products in the cart!
You may be interested in…
Continue shopping
Scroll to Top