If Gemini AI prompts in Google Docs are getting in the way of your writing, there’s a quick way to turn them off and regain a cleaner, more focused workspace.
Google has been steadily integrating Gemini into Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and other Workspace applications. While many users find the AI features useful, others prefer a cleaner writing environment without AI prompts appearing on screen.
Reducing these prompts can make documents feel less cluttered, help you focus on writing, and give you more control over when and how you use AI tools.
If you see a Gemini prompt box at the bottom of your document, you can hide it:
This removes the AI prompt panel from the bottom of the document while allowing you to access Gemini manually if you need it later.
You can also disable some Workspace smart features that power AI-driven suggestions and personalisation.
This setting affects several Google Workspace applications and may reduce some AI-powered suggestions and prompts.
Turning off Workspace smart features does not necessarily remove every Gemini capability from your Google account. Some Gemini features may still be available depending on your Google Workspace subscription, administrator settings, and the specific applications you use.
However, these settings can significantly reduce AI prompts and create a cleaner, less distracting workspace for users who prefer to write and work without constant AI assistance.
AI tools can be useful when you need them, but many people don’t want them appearing every time they open a document. Taking a few moments to adjust these settings can help create a simpler, more focused Google Docs experience while still allowing you to use Gemini when you choose to.
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