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.
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Google Docs now displays AI writing assistance features by default, including a text box inviting users to "write with Gemini" and a "help me write" feature that hovers over the cursor. Users who find these features disruptive can disable them through two methods: turning off the bottom bar in the Gemini menu, or disabling all smart features across Google Workspace through Gmail settings. This matters because these AI tools automatically appear without user request and can interrupt the writing process, making it important for users to know how to remove them.
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