Google Docs gets a big Gemini boost focused on accessibility

Google Docs gets a big Gemini boost focused on accessibility

By Rahul Naskar
Publication Date: 2026-02-13 05:58:00

It’s been almost two years since Gemini made its debut in Google Docs, and in many ways, the AI tool has changed how we interact with the Workspace app. Gemini has also become more powerful in Google Docs and other Workspace apps over time, allowing users to be more productive.

After introducing a major Gemini update for Google Docs in October last year, Google has now come up with another exciting Gemini update for its word processor. And this time around, it aims to improve accessibility in Google Docs by allowing users to quickly ‘understand the most important parts of the content.’

Gemini in Google Docs gets better at summarizing content

In its Workspace updates blog post, Google has announced support for Gemini-powered Audio summaries in Google Docs. As the name suggests, this will be particularly handy in situations where you prefer listening to a summary instead of reading a long document. But this isn’t only about providing you…