Use Gemini in the side panel of Workspace apps in four more languages
What’s changing
Beginning today, Gemini in the side panel of Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Gmail can be used in four additional languages:
- Greek
- Catalan
- Indonesian
- Malay
Additional details
- Users may see the “Alpha” badge as we bring more features into Gemini in the side panel of Google Workspace.
- Image generation of people is not supported in these additional languages at this time.
Getting started
- Admins: The default setting for Gemini features in Workspace services is on. See how you can manage access to AI features in Workspace services.
- End users:
- Gemini in the side panel will work according to the language you set in your Google account (myaccount.google.com/language). If you’re accessing other Gemini for Google Workspace features that are supported in English only, you will need to set your Google Account language to English.
- You can access the side panel by clicking on “Ask Gemini” (spark button) in the top right corner of Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail on the web. Visit the Help Center to learn more about collaborating with Gemini in the side panel of Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on March 10, 2025
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on March 18, 2025
Availability
Gemini in the side panel of Docs, Sheets, Drive is available to Google Workspace:
- Business Standard and Plus
- Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on
- Customers with the Gemini Business or Gemini Enterprise add-on*
- Business Starter, Standard and Plus
- Enterprise Starter, Standard and Plus
- Customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on
- Customers with the Gemini Business or Gemini Enterprise add-on*
*As of January 15, 2025, we’re no longer offering the Gemini Business and Gemini Enterprise add-ons for sale. Please refer to this announcement for more details.