Drive Files Interaction
The Gemini in Google Drive side panel allows users to interact with their Drive files using natural language prompts to complete tasks like summarising documents, analysing data, and generating content.
How can it help me?
Save time by asking Gemini to refer to your files stored in Drive to complete these productivity tasks on your behalf:
Summarising lengthy documents.
Extracting key information from files.
Analysing data stored in spreadsheets.
Generating content based on information stored in Google Drive.
How do I use it?
In the side panel, use the @ symbol to search for and select a file to reference and then create a prompt such as:
“What are the main points of the weekly team meeting notes from my documents?”
“Summarise my document for Project Clover.”
Tips & Tricks
Start with a Clear Request: When using the Gemini side panel to interact with your Google Drive files, be specific with your requests. Instead of asking "What's in this document?", try "Summarise the key findings from the marketing report" or "What are the next steps outlined in the project proposal?". The more precise your prompt, the more accurate and helpful Gemini's response is likely to be.
Utilise the "Sources" Feature: After receiving a response from Gemini, click "Sources" to see which files from your Google Drive it referenced. This allows you to verify the information and ensure that Gemini is using the correct files to formulate its response.1
Explore Different Functionality: Experiment with these different functionalities to discover how Gemini can best assist you with your Drive files.