Your Google Docs comment threads just got a lot easier to manage
Android Police 2026-07-29 16:35:56
Context: Google has introduced new features to help manage comment threads in Google Docs, specifically targeting users who collaborate on documents at work. The update utilizes Gemini, Google's AI-powered assistance, to streamline comment handling and editing. This rollout aims to alleviate the challenges of managing multiple comments and opinions from collaborators.
Key Facts
- Google Workspace is rolling out four new Gemini-powered features to help manage comment threads in Google Docs, including the ability to handle replies and tackle edits.
- The AI-powered assistance will appear as suggestions when opening a document or navigating through comments, and can also be accessed directly through the Gemini side panel or bottom bar.
- For administrators, the features are enabled by default if Gemini for Workspace in Drive is already enabled, while users with edit access need to have Workspace smart features enabled.
- The new Gemini features are available for users on specific Google plans, including Business Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus, Education Plus, AI Expanded Access, and Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
- The rollout of these features began on July 28, 2026, and is expected to be widely available within 15 days.