Google Docs has started showing "Write with Gemini" pop-ups to many users. These AI-powered suggestions appear while you type, offering to help write or rewrite text. For some people, these pop-ups are helpful. For others, they are annoying and distracting. If you want to turn them off, there is a way to do it.
Why Google Docs Shows AI Pop-Ups
Google has been adding AI features across its products. In Google Docs, the "Write with Gemini" feature suggests text as you work. It is part of Google's push to make its tools smarter. But not everyone wants AI help while writing. The good news is that you can disable these suggestions.
Steps to Turn Off AI in Google Docs
To stop the "Write with Gemini" pop-ups, you need to adjust your Google Workspace smart features settings. According to Digital Rights Watch, here are the steps:
- Click on "Manage Workspace smart feature settings" in your Google account.
- Toggle off "Smart features in Google Workspace."
- Toggle off "Smart features in other Google products."
These settings control how Google uses your data to provide smart features, including AI suggestions. Turning them off should stop the "Write with Gemini" pop-ups from appearing in your Google Docs.
What Happens When You Turn Off Smart Features
Disabling these settings may affect other Google Workspace features that rely on AI. For example, Smart Compose in Gmail or suggested replies might stop working. But your documents will remain unchanged. You will simply no longer see the AI pop-ups while typing.
Our Take: You Should Control Your Writing Experience
In our view, users should have full control over their tools. AI features can be useful, but they should not be forced on everyone. Google's decision to show "Write with Gemini" pop-ups by default feels intrusive. The steps to turn them off are simple, but many users may not know they exist. We believe Google should make it easier to opt out of AI features from the start. Until then, follow the steps above to take back control of your Google Docs experience.
