Update [December 12, 2024]: Rollout to Rapid Release domains is complete. We have updated the Rollout section with the latest timelines for Scheduled Release domains -- please see below for more information .
What’s changing
Today, we’re excited to introduce a new collection of building blocks designed to help you manage important business workflows in Docs, including team task management, project tracking, hiring, and more.
Task trackers quickly add and track tasks at a glance with titles, assignees, due dates, and status, in a cleanly organized format. Additionally, users can add their own columns for more personalization, and new tasks with an assignee and title can be synced with Google Tasks individually or by syncing the whole table at once: Use a Contact list to organize contact information for applicants, sales contacts, team members, project assignments and more. Contact lists offer a structured table format that breaks out critical contact information into glanceable columns that are clear and easier to read: Decision logs centralize open questions, aid in decision-making, and organize final decisions in an easily-digestible table. With decision logs, teams can quickly align around a single source of truth with clear owners:
Get started with building blocks by clicking the
buttons at the top of a newly created document or via I
nsert > Building blocks . In addition, a new Docs sidebar, accessible by going to
Insert > Building blocks > View more or
by clicking “More” at the top of a new document, makes it easier to browse, find, and preview building blocks in context:
Lastly, we’re improving table building blocks by adding table title rows , a formatted, full-width row with heading styling. Table title rows allow you to clearly call out a visually appealing table name and saves you time from formatting manually. The new column types will set a data type (dates, dropdown chips, files or people) and provide friendly warnings when table content does not match, ensuring your table data is accurate and organized.
Getting started
Rollout pace Rapid Release domains : Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on November 19, 2024, with expected completion by December 12, 2024 Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on December 16, 2024, with expected completion by January 13, 2025
Availability Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts Note: the Task Tracker building block is available to Google Workspace customers and Workspace Individual Subscribers only. Resources
