By Lauren Forristal
Publication Date: 2026-03-18 16:43:00
Google has been steadily integrating Gemini across Google Workspace, embedding AI into Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Meet. With so many updates rolling out, the real question isn’t what Gemini can do; it’s what’s actually useful in day-to-day work.
The best Gemini features are arguably the more practical tools that help you manage information faster, such as summarizing, drafting content, organizing data, and tracking all those meetings. Let’s go through all the best ones.
The best Gemini features in Google Docs
What Gemini in Docs does best is automatic summarization. Instead of digging through a long report or research doc, you can ask Gemini for the key points or a quick outline. It’s a time-saver when you’re reviewing something or want to quickly explain the information to a colleague.
There’s also a new “Help me create” tool. You can describe what you want, like a newsletter or a report, and Gemini will pull in…

