Turn Off Gemini AI Distractions In Google Docs

If Gemini AI prompts in Google Docs are getting in the way of your writing, there’s a quick way to turn them off and regain a cleaner, more focused workspace.

Why This Matters

Google has been steadily integrating Gemini into Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and other Workspace applications. While many users find the AI features useful, others prefer a cleaner writing environment without AI prompts appearing on screen.

Reducing these prompts can make documents feel less cluttered, help you focus on writing, and give you more control over when and how you use AI tools.

How To Hide The Gemini Bottom Bar In Google Docs

If you see a Gemini prompt box at the bottom of your document, you can hide it:

Open your Google Doc.
Click Gemini in the menu bar.
Select Bottom Bar Preferences.
Turn off the Gemini bottom bar.

This removes the AI prompt panel from the bottom of the document while allowing you to access Gemini manually if you need it later.

How To Reduce AI Features Across Google Workspace

You can also disable some Workspace smart features that power AI-driven suggestions and personalisation.

Open Gmail.
Click the Settings cog.
Select See All Settings.
Scroll down to Google Workspace Smart Features.
Click Manage Workspace Smart Feature Settings.
Turn off Smart Features in Google Workspace if you no longer want these features enabled.

This setting affects several Google Workspace applications and may reduce some AI-powered suggestions and prompts.

Things To Keep In Mind

Turning off Workspace smart features does not necessarily remove every Gemini capability from your Google account. Some Gemini features may still be available depending on your Google Workspace subscription, administrator settings, and the specific applications you use.

However, these settings can significantly reduce AI prompts and create a cleaner, less distracting workspace for users who prefer to write and work without constant AI assistance.

A Cleaner Way To Work

AI tools can be useful when you need them, but many people don’t want them appearing every time they open a document. Taking a few moments to adjust these settings can help create a simpler, more focused Google Docs experience while still allowing you to use Gemini when you choose to.