Key facts
- Google Docs users can disable Gemini AI pop-ups by accessing 'bottom bar preferences' under the 'Gemini' menu.
- An alternative method involves managing 'Google Workspace smart features' within Gmail settings to disable AI across applications.
- Closing the AI chat window with an 'X' does not remove the feature, only the current conversation.
- The 'help me write' hovering feature can also be disabled through these settings.
Google Docs users experiencing intrusive AI prompts, such as the "write with Gemini" text box, can disable these features through specific settings. The primary method involves navigating to the 'Gemini' option in the top menu bar of a Google Doc and selecting 'bottom bar preferences' to turn off the AI display. For a more comprehensive disablement of AI functionalities across Google Workspace, users can access their Gmail settings, click 'See all settings,' and then manage 'Google Workspace smart features.' This allows users to toggle off smart features in Google Docs and other Workspace applications like Gmail. The article cautions that simply closing the AI chat window by clicking 'X' does not disable the feature but merely ends the current interaction.