Update
[June 1, 2023] Rollout to Rapid Release domains is scheduled to complete by June 14, 2023. Rollout to Scheduled Release domains will now begin June 21, 2023.
What’s changing Starting today, we’re rolling out an enhanced tool finder at the top of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides to make it easier for users to discover commonly used tools and features. These refined tool-finding capabilities aim to help you quickly locate relevant features or functionality using your own words. For example, if you search “who last viewed this document,” the
Activity dashboard will surface.
If you open the enhanced tool finder immediately after you create a file, you’ll notice suggestions for common actions users take when preparing a new document, spreadsheet, or presentation, such as:
Page setup, Dropdown, Meeting notes in Docs Insert rows/columns, merge cells, and freeze rows/columns in Sheets Page setup, Spell check, Edit theme in Slides Once you begin editing, you can find recent actions by clicking into the tool finder for easy access to your previously used features.
Prior to this launch, you could find features by navigating to Help>Search the menus. Starting today, that will redirect you to the enhanced tool finder. After a short transition period, the redirect will be removed and the tool finder will live permanently in the toolbar.
Who’s impacted End users
Why you’d use it Whether you’re exploring collaboration, smart canvas, or formatting features, the enhanced tool finder will save you time and streamline your flow of work by helping you find the exact features you’re looking for much quicker.
Additional details You’ll also always be able to get to the
find & replace tool at the bottom of search results, which will open with your query pre-populated.
Getting started Rapid Release domains : Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on April 25, 2023 Scheduled Release domains : Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 21, 2023Availability Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers Available to users with personal Google Accounts Resources
