Google Docs Lets Users Disable Gemini Pop-ups in 2 Settings Menus

2 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · Jun 18

Google Docs users can remove the “Write with Gemini” box by opening the Gemini menu and switching off the bottom bar in “bottom bar preferences.”
A broader fix sits in Gmail settings: “Manage Workspace smart feature settings” lets users disable Google Workspace smart features, which also stops Gemini prompts across Docs.
The guide targets other AI elements users have reported, including a “help me write” prompt that can hover near the cursor while drafting.
The workaround underscores user frustration with Google’s expanding AI integrations, which some writers see as intrusive rather than helpful.