March 18, 2025
See summaries of shared Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets files directly in Google Chat
What’s changing
Similar to how Google Chat’s summaries in the home view provide users with a bulleted synopsis of message content, we’re excited to introduce a new way to preview files shared in Chat.
Starting today, users can easily summarize Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets files shared within a Chat conversation. Simply click the new “Summarize this file” button that appears within the respective file preview card in the conversation, and Gemini will summarize the file so you can get a quick overview without having to leave Chat.
Who’s impacted
End users
Why you’d use it
By providing quick, on-demand summaries of files shared in Chat, Gemini helps you save time and get the gist of shared files instantly, eliminating the need to open each document.
Getting started
- Admins: To access summaries in home, users need to have smart features and personalization turned on. Admins can turn on default personalization setting for their users in the Admin console.
- End users: You can turn this feature ON/OFF by turning Smart features & controls in Google products ON/OFF.
- On web, to see summaries of files shared in Chat, click the “Summarize this file” button. Visit the Help Center to learn more about summarizing a file in Chat.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on March 18, 2025, with expected completion by early April 2025
Availability
Available for Google Workspace:
- Business Standard and Plus
- Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on
Anyone who previously purchased these add-ons will also receive this feature:
- Gemini Business*
- Gemini Enterprise*
- AI Meetings and Messages*
*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.