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Google Docs users can now disable intrusive Gemini AI prompts

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Google Docs users can now disable the "Write with Gemini" AI feature through the application's settings. The AI prompts, which can be intrusive during writing, can be turned off by navigating to "Gemini" in the top menu, selecting "bottom bar preferences," and disabling the feature. For a broader approach, users can manage "Google Workspace smart features" within Gmail settings to control AI functionalities across Google's suite of products. AI

IMPACT Provides users with control over AI integration in their writing workflow, reducing potential disruptions.

RANK_REASON Instructions on how to disable an AI feature within a widely used productivity application.

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Google Docs users can now disable intrusive Gemini AI prompts

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COVERAGE [4]

  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Amanda Silberling ·

    How to turn off AI in your Google Docs

    Here's what you need to do to get those pesky "write with Gemini" pop-ups to go away.

  2. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Amanda Silberling ·

    How to turn off AI in your Google Docs

    Here's what you need to do to get those pesky "write with Gemini" pop-ups to go away.

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sagalinked ·

    📰 To turn off AI in Google Docs, users should navigate to Settings > Advanced and uncheck the "Write with Gemini" option. 🔗 https:// techcrunch.com/2026/06/18/h

    📰 To turn off AI in Google Docs, users should navigate to Settings > Advanced and uncheck the "Write with Gemini" option. 🔗 https:// techcrunch.com/2026/06/18/how- to-turn-off-ai-in-your-google-docs/ # Tech # AI

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/how-to-turn-off-ai-in-yo…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sagalinked ·

    📰 To turn off AI in Google Docs, users should go to Settings > Advanced and uncheck "Write with Gemini. 🔗 https:// techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/how- to-turn-off-ai

    📰 To turn off AI in Google Docs, users should go to Settings > Advanced and uncheck "Write with Gemini. 🔗 https:// techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/how- to-turn-off-ai-in-your-google-docs/ # Tech # AI

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/how-to-turn-off-ai-in-yo…

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