Easy access to people, documents, building blocks and more in Google Docs
Monday, December 11, 2023
[January 30, 2024] We have rolled this feature back for Rapid Release domains while we evaluate performance and quality. We will provide an update with new rollout information for Rapid & Scheduled Release domains when possible.
[January 24, 2024] Rollout to Rapid Release domains has completed. We have paused rollout to Scheduled Release domains for this feature while we evaluate performance and quality. We will provide an update once rollout resumes.
What’s changing
Building upon the recently introduced row of buttons at the top of your newly created Google Docs, we’re adding more ways to quickly find and insert relevant content directly into your document with an additional way to open the @-menu. This is another feature that boosts productivity and saves time by bringing smart canvas features to the forefront of your workflow.
When moving to a blank line within your Doc, you will see an “@” button with the option to select, search and insert smart chips, such as people, dates, timers, or files, building blocks, calendar events, groups and more.
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: This feature will be ON by default and cannot be disabled by the user. Visit the Help Center to learn more about inserting smart chips & building blocks in your Google Doc.
- Rapid Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on December 11, 2023
- Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on January 24, 2024
- Available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts