Gemini Soon to be Available in Google Workspace Tools
Starting February 3, 2026, Google will begin rolling out closer integration between its Gemini AI and existing Google Workspace tools to eligible users within our UNI Google domain. This integration is designed to help you draft content, create visuals, and organize information more efficiently directly within the Google apps you use every day.
What is changing?
Eligible users (current students, faculty, and staff) will now see the Gemini buttons and side panels in Google Docs, Slides, and Forms. These features function as a collaborative partner, allowing you to generate first drafts, brainstorm ideas, or summarize content without leaving your document.
Key Features & How to Use Them
Here is a breakdown of the new capabilities and where to find instructions on how to use them:
Gemini in Google Docs
Use the Help me write feature to draft emails, lesson plans, or articles in seconds. You can also use the side panel to summarize long documents or brainstorm ideas.
Gemini in Google Slides
Create custom images for your presentations using simple text prompts or generate entirely new slides to build outlines quickly.
Gemini in Google Forms
Describe the form you need (e.g., "RSVP for a department potluck") and let Gemini build the structure for you. It can also help summarize text responses after you collect data.
- Guide: Create a form with Gemini
Data Privacy & Security
We understand that data privacy is a top priority for our community. These features are part of Google Workspace for Education, which means they come with enterprise-grade data protections.
- Your content is not used to train Google's AI models.
- Your data stays within our organization’s secure environment.
- Learn more: Generative AI Privacy & Security in Google Workspace
Need More Information?
For a broad overview of how these tools fit into the educational environment, visit the Google Workspace for Education AI Overview.