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UPDATES
This official feed from the Google Workspace team provides essential information
about new features and improvements for Google Workspace customers.
GOOGLE WORKSPACE UPDATES WEEKLY RECAP - NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Friday, November 15, 2024
NEW UPDATES
THERE ARE NO NEW UPDATES TO SHARE THIS WEEK. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR A RECAP OF
PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENTS.
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW WERE PUBLISHED ON THE WORKSPACE UPDATES BLOG EARLIER
THIS WEEK. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORIGINAL BLOG POSTS FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
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NEW UPDATES
THERE ARE NO NEW UPDATES TO SHARE THIS WEEK. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR A RECAP OF
PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENTS.
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW WERE PUBLISHED ON THE WORKSPACE UPDATES BLOG EARLIER
THIS WEEK. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORIGINAL BLOG POSTS FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
Upload Google Docs and other file types to Gem instructions
Beginning this week, you can upload reference documents, including Google Docs
and Google Sheets via Google Drive, when creating Gems. By adding reference
documents to your Gems instructions you can further tailor Gems to meet your
specific needs. | Learn more about uploading Docs and other files types to Gem
instructions.
Reference your Google Calendar using Gemini in the side panel of Gmail
Users can now ask Gemini in Gmail to perform calendar related actions or answer
questions about their calendars. | Learn more about using Gemini in Gmail to
reference Calendar.
Respond to conversations without leaving the home view in Google Chat
We’re introducing a split pane in the home view of Chat that allows users to
respond directly to a space, group or direct message without ever navigating
away from the home view in Chat. | Learn more about replying in Chat home.
Use Gemini in Google Docs to create unique images for your documents
Following our introduction of uploading full-bleed cover images in Google Docs
and AI-generated images in Google Slides with help me visualize, we’re launching
the ability to create unique inline images and full bleed cover images using
Gemini in Docs. | Learn more about using Gemini in Docs to create images.
COMPLETED ROLLOUTS
THE FEATURES BELOW COMPLETED THEIR ROLLOUTS TO RAPID RELEASE DOMAINS, SCHEDULED
RELEASE DOMAINS, OR BOTH. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORIGINAL BLOG POSTS FOR ADDITIONAL
DETAILS.
Rapid Release Domains:
* Access filter chips more easily in Google Drive search
* Introducing a new look and feel for Google Calendar on the web
* Introducing a refreshed library of high-quality Google Slides templates that
elevate your presentations
Scheduled Release Domains:
* Picture-in-picture in Google Meet will now open automatically when switching
tabs
* Send video messages in Google Chat
Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains:
* Access and sort shared files more easily in Google Chat conversations (iOS)
* Easily find and connect to featured partner apps from the Google Workspace
Marketplace
* Available in open beta: Easily migrate files from Microsoft OneDrive to
Google Drive
* Import data into group chats using the Google Chat API
* Select Google Chat settings can now be applied at the group level
* Upload Google Docs and other file types to Gem instructions
For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out What’s new in
Google Workspace (recent releases).
Google
Labels: Other , Weekly Recap
USE GEMINI IN GOOGLE DOCS TO CREATE UNIQUE IMAGES FOR YOUR DOCUMENTS
Friday, November 15, 2024
WHAT’S CHANGING
WHO’S IMPACTED
WHY YOU’D USE IT
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
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WHAT’S CHANGING
Following our introduction of uploading full-bleed cover images in Google Docs
and AI-generated images in Google Slides with help me visualize, we’re launching
the ability to create unique inline images and full bleed cover images using
Gemini in Docs.
These new image generation capabilities benefit from our latest image generation
model, Imagen 3, our highest quality, text-to-image model. Now you can create
photorealistic images of people, landscapes, and more with even better detail
than before.
To create inline images for numerous use cases (e.g. a restaurant menu,
marketing campaign brief, or promotional flier), simply type your prompt into
Create an image, and Gemini in Docs will generate the image based on your
instruction. Plus, you can decide the aspect ratio you want the image to be and
choose a style like photography, water color and more.
You can further customize your document by creating a unique cover image using
Gemini in Docs, which can add flavor to a résumé, stylize an invitation, or
personalize a client pitch.
WHO’S IMPACTED
End users
WHY YOU’D USE IT
The ability to generate unique images with Gemini in Docs empowers everyone,
regardless of artistic skill, to create differentiated and visually compelling
content. Now you can communicate ideas more effectively, without having to
tirelessly search for the perfect image.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Cover images can only be added to documents set to pageless mode, allowing the
image to span the entire width of the document. To set up the more immersive
experience of pageless mode, go to File > Page setup > Pageless or Format >
Switch to Pageless format.
GETTING STARTED
* Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
* End users:
* To create a cover image, you can either go to Insert > Cover image > Help
me create an image, or Type “@” followed by Cover image > Help me create
an image.
* To add an image, go to Insert > Image > Help me create an image > type in
an image description (optionally select a style for your image) > click
Create > then, you will see generated options > select the one you like
and it will be added to your document.
* Visit the Help Center to learn more about creating images with Gemini in
Google Docs and adding a cover image to your document.
ROLLOUT PACE
* Rapid Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for
feature visibility) starting on November 15, 2024
* Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature
visibility) starting on December 16, 2024
AVAILABILITY
Available for Google Workspace customers with these add-ons:
* Gemini Business
* Gemini Enterprise
* Gemini Education
* Gemini Education Premium
* Google One AI Premium
RESOURCES
* Google Help: Create images with Gemini in Google Docs
Google
Labels: Gemini , Google Docs , Rapid Release
RESPOND TO CONVERSATIONS WITHOUT LEAVING THE HOME VIEW IN GOOGLE CHAT
Thursday, November 14, 2024
WHAT’S CHANGING
GETTING STARTED
ROLLOUT PACE
AVAILABILITY
RESOURCES
Read More
WHAT’S CHANGING
Following the recent announcement of summaries in home and other features that
help you find what you need much faster using home, we’re introducing the split
pane in the home view.
Using the split pane, you can now respond directly to a space, group or direct
message without ever navigating away from the home view in Chat.
GETTING STARTED
* Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
* End users:
* To reply in the split pane view, simply click on a message and the split
pane will open with the conversation. You can click on the expand icon in
the conversation header if you wish to view that particular conversation
in full screen. You can also toggle the split pane mode in the home header
if you wish to completely enable/disable opening conversations in the
split pane.
* Visit the Help Center to learn more about replying to Chat messages in
home with the split pane view.
ROLLOUT PACE
* Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility)
starting on November 14, 2024
* Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature
visibility) starting on December 4, 2024
AVAILABILITY
* Available to all Google Workspace customers and Workspace Individual
Subscribers
RESOURCES
* Google Help: Send and reply to messages
Google
Labels: Google Chat , Rapid Release
REFERENCE YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR USING GEMINI IN THE SIDE PANEL OF GMAIL
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
WHAT’S CHANGING
WHY YOU’D USE IT
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
GETTING STARTED
Read More
WHAT’S CHANGING
Since its introduction earlier this year, Gemini in the side panel of Gmail has
helped many users generate, find and respond to information in their inbox. In
addition, Gemini in Gmail has the ability to connect with other Workspace apps
like Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive, helping users complete tasks without ever
leaving Gmail.
Today, we’re excited to add Google Calendar to the list of apps that Gemini in
Gmail connects with. Users can now ask Gemini in Gmail to perform calendar
related actions or answer questions about their calendars such as:
* When is my [first event] next week?
* Create a [30 min] calendar event for my weekly [yoga class] every [Monday and
Wednesday] at [9 AM].
* Create a [1h] event for [lunch] [tomorrow] at [noon].
WHO’S IMPACTED
End users
WHY YOU’D USE IT
Via Gmail, Gemini can now help you:
* Create calendar events.
* Learn additional details about the existing events in your Calendar.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At this time, Gemini in Gmail cannot:
* Add or remove guests from events or create events by extracting information
from an email.
* Pull up attachments or RSVPs related to a meeting.
* Find the best time to meet with other people or find time slots when you’re
available to meet.
* Create tasks, an out of office, focus times or set working locations.
* Add or manage meeting rooms.
When these features do become available, we will provide an update via the
Workspace Updates Blog.
GETTING STARTED
* Admins: To access Gemini in the side panel of Workspace apps, 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:
* On web, you can access Gemini in the Gmail side panel by clicking on “Ask
Gemini” icon in the top right corner of Gmail.
* This feature is only available in English at this time.
* While not required, just like gemini.google.com, you can invoke Calendar
by adding "@Calendar" at the beginning of your prompt in the side panel of
Gmail to explicitly call on Calendar.
* Visit the Help Center to learn more about collaborating with Gemini in
Gmail.
ROLLOUT PACE
* Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially
longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on November 13, 2024,
with expected completion by December 6, 2024
AVAILABILITY
Available for Google Workspace customers with these add-ons:
* Gemini Business
* Gemini Enterprise
* Gemini Education
* Gemini Education Premium
* Google One AI Premium
RESOURCES
* Google Help: Collaborate with Gemini in Gmail
Google
Labels: Gemini , Gmail , Google Calendar , Rapid Release , Scheduled Release
UPLOAD GOOGLE DOCS AND OTHER FILE TYPES TO GEM INSTRUCTIONS
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
WHAT’S CHANGING
Read More
WHAT’S CHANGING
Beginning today, you can upload reference documents, including Google Docs and
Google Sheets via Google Drive, when creating Gems. By adding reference
documents to your Gems instructions you can further tailor Gems to meet your
specific needs.
These file types include:
* Document and text files, such as TXT, DOC, DOCX, PDF, RTF, DOT, DOTX, HWP,
HWPX and Google Docs
* Data Files, such as XLS, XLSX, CSV, TSV and Google Sheets
WHO’S IMPACTED
Admins and end users
WHY YOU’D USE IT
Gems help you leverage the power of Gemini more efficiently and in a way that’s
customized to your needs by minimizing repetitive prompting. You can create
Gems to complete specific goals, tasks, and workflows. This update further
enhances this functionality by allowing you to create Gems that anchor to
specific files, referencing these files as a source for more relevant responses.
For example, you can upload:
* Corporate style guides that instantly creates or refines brand-aligned copy
for websites, email subject lines, or social media posts.
* Project files to create a project specific assistant
* Internal documents which can be referenced at any time, such as how to best
provide customer service based on a handbook or other best practices
* HR documents to easily reference and find answers to common questions
* Product specs and instruction manuals for quick troubleshooting
* Customer feedback to easily identify trends and areas of improvement
* Education standards to plan lessons and create content that align with your
school’s needs
* Grant research and notes to help accelerate the research process and drive
innovation
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
* Uploading files when creating a Gem will be available starting in English.
* Gems will automatically recognize the latest updates to any Google Docs or
Sheets added to the instructions. Other uploaded file content will need to be
re-uploaded if any changes are made to the underlying file.
GETTING STARTED
* Admins:
* Gems are available in Gemini (gemini.google.com) by default to all Gemini
Enterprise, Business, Education and Education Premium users.
* File upload from Google Drive in Gems requires you to turn on Workspace
extensions in Gemini. Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning
Google Workspace extensions on or off for your organization.
* End users:
* Users can upload up to 10 files at a time, and each file can be up to 100
MB.
* File upload from Google Drive in Gems requires you to connect Google
Workspace apps & services in Extensions setting.
* Visit the Help Center to learn more about using Gems.
ROLLOUT PACE
* Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now.
AVAILABILITY
* Available for Google Workspace customers with a Gemini Business, Enterprise,
Education, or Education Premium add-on
RESOURCES
* Workspace Blog: New in Gemini: Gems with deeper knowledge and business
context
* Google Help: Use Gems in Gemini Apps
* Google Help: Upload and analyze files in the Gemini web app
* Google Help: Use extensions in Gemini with a work or school Google Account
* Google Workspace Admin Help: Turn Workspace extensions in Gemini on or off
(Beta)
* Google Workspace Admin Help: Turn the Gemini app on or off
* Google Workspace Updates Blog: Customize Gemini (gemini.google.com) for your
specific needs with Gems
Google
Labels: Gemini , Rapid Release , Scheduled Release
GOOGLE WORKSPACE UPDATES WEEKLY RECAP - NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Friday, November 8, 2024
4 NEW UPDATES
UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, THE FEATURES BELOW ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL GOOGLE
WORKSPACE CUSTOMERS, AND ARE FULLY LAUNCHED OR IN THE PROCESS OF ROLLING OUT.
ROLLOUTS SHOULD TAKE NO MORE THAN 15 BUSINESS DAYS TO COMPLETE IF LAUNCHING TO
BOTH RAPID AND SCHEDULED RELEASE AT THE SAME TIME. IF NOT, EACH STAGE OF ROLLOUT
SHOULD TAKE NO MORE THAN 15 BUSINESS DAYS TO COMPLETE.
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4 NEW UPDATES
UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, THE FEATURES BELOW ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL GOOGLE
WORKSPACE CUSTOMERS, AND ARE FULLY LAUNCHED OR IN THE PROCESS OF ROLLING OUT.
ROLLOUTS SHOULD TAKE NO MORE THAN 15 BUSINESS DAYS TO COMPLETE IF LAUNCHING TO
BOTH RAPID AND SCHEDULED RELEASE AT THE SAME TIME. IF NOT, EACH STAGE OF ROLLOUT
SHOULD TAKE NO MORE THAN 15 BUSINESS DAYS TO COMPLETE.
Import data into group chats using the Google Chat API
In September, we introduced a feature through the Google Workspace Developer
Preview Program that enables developers to create group chats in import mode
using the spaces.create method when migrating to Google Chat from other
messaging platforms. This week, we’re excited to announce that this is now
generally available for Google Workspace developers. | Roll out to Rapid Release
domains and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Available to all Google
Workspace customers. | Learn more about import mode.
Search for and reuse pre-defined queries from BigQuery in Connected Sheets
Currently, users can define saved queries in BigQuery Studio and notebooks, but
they cannot reuse those queries in Connected Sheets without copy/pasting them.
This week, we’re excited to announce that users can now search for and reuse
pre-defined queries directly from BigQuery to load Connected Sheets data. To do
so, go to Connection Settings > Edit connection > Saved queries and query editor
and search for your query by project. | Rolling out now to Rapid Release and
Scheduled Release domains at an extended rollout pace (potentially longer than
15 days for feature visibility), with expectation completion by December 6,
2024. | Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual
Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. | Visit the Help Center to
learn more about writing & editing a query and getting started with BigQuery
data in Google Sheets.
Launching to beta: Import sensitive Microsoft Word documents as client-side
encrypted Google Docs.
Beginning this week, eligible customers can import and convert sensitive
Microsoft Word files into Google Docs with client-side encryption. When
collaborating with external and internal stakeholders, you may find yourself
working across both Google Docs and Microsoft Word. This update keeps your work
moving by layering interoperability on top of the confidentiality benefits of
client-side encryption: customers are in direct control of their encryption keys
and the identity service that they choose to authenticate for those keys.
Eligible Google Workspace admins can use this form to request access to the
beta. | Available to Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, and
Education Standard customers. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about
client-side encryption. More specific instructions will be shared once you’re
accepted into the beta.
Select Google Chat settings can now be applied at the group level
Admins can now apply the following Google Chat settings at the group level:
* Third-party archiving
* Chat file sharing
* Chat apps (allow users to install Chat apps)
* Allowing the GIF picker in Chat
* Auto deletion for 1:1 messages, group messages, and spaces
* History for chats
While these settings can also be configured at the Organizational Unit (OU)
level, this update provides more granular control for admins. This is critical
for our customers, who frequently request more flexibility in how they apply
settings, giving them more flexibility on how to configure settings based on the
various needs of their users. | Roll out to Rapid Release domains and Scheduled
Release domains is complete. | Available to all Google Workspace customers.
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
The announcements below were published on the Workspace Updates blog earlier
this week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
View in-meeting chat messages in Google Meet live streams
Starting this week, when you’re viewing a Google Meet live stream, you will be
able to see chat messages that are sent by participants who have joined via the
meeting link. | Learn more about in-meeting chat messages in Meet live streams.
Now generally available: use Gemini in the side panel of Workspace apps in seven
additional languages
Beginning this week, select users can use Gemini in the side panel of Google
Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Gmail, in seven additional languages:
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. | Learn more
about additional Gemini languages.
Announcing general availability of Google Vids: Our new AI-powered video
creation app for work to help tell stories across your organization
Earlier this year, we announced Google Vids, the newest productivity app in our
suite of Google Workspace products. Vids is an AI-powered video creation app for
work designed to help teams in customer service, learning and development,
project ops and marketing tell more engaging stories at work through video. This
week, we’re excited to announce the general availability of Google Vids for
select Workspace editions. | Learn more about Vids.
Google Vids is now available for Google Workspace for Education, providing easy
video creation for teaching and learning
Earlier this year, we announced Google Vids would soon empower educators and
students to easily create and collaborate with video. This week, we’re excited
to announce the general availability of Google Vids for Education Plus and
Gemini for Workspace customers. | Learn more about Vids for EDU.
Introducing a refreshed library of high-quality Google Slides templates that
elevate your presentations
We’re introducing a new collection of modern, professionally designed templates
in Google Slides to help users build presentations much faster. These new
templates cater to a wide range of use cases that provide users with the perfect
starting point for their presentations. | Learn more about Slides templates.
Expanding access to the Gemini app for teen students in education
Google Workspace for Education admins can now turn on the Gemini app with added
data protection as an additional service for their teen users (ages 13+ or the
applicable age in your country) in the following languages and countries. |
Learn more about the Gemini app for teen students in education.
COMPLETED ROLLOUTS
THE FEATURES BELOW COMPLETED THEIR ROLLOUTS TO RAPID RELEASE DOMAINS, SCHEDULED
RELEASE DOMAINS, OR BOTH. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORIGINAL BLOG POSTS FOR ADDITIONAL
DETAILS.
Rapid Release Domains:
* A smoother, more modern video player in Google Drive
* Gemini in the side panel of Google Chat is now available
Scheduled Release Domains:
* Catch up on followed threads from the home shortcut in Google Chat (Android)
Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains:
* Catch up on followed threads from the home shortcut in Google Chat (iOS)
* Refine emails faster with updates to the “Polish” shortcut in Gmail
* Google Classroom now supports exporting missing and excused grades to select
Student Information Systems (SIS)
* Apply black & white filter to Google Drive scans on Android devices
* AI Classification now supports Field Selection for Model Training
* Introducing a better filter by condition experience for tables in Google
Sheets
* Expanding access to the Gemini app for teen students in education
PAUSED ROLLOUTS
WE HAVE PAUSED THE ROLLOUT FOR THIS FEATURE WHILE WE EVALUATE PERFORMANCE AND
QUALITY. WE WILL PROVIDE AN UPDATE WITH NEW ROLLOUT INFORMATION AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
* Use intelligent suggestions for table conversion in Google Sheets
For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out What’s new in
Google Workspace (recent releases).
Google
Labels: API , Google Chat , Google Docs , Google Sheets , Other , Security and
Compliance , Weekly Recap
EXPANDING ACCESS TO THE GEMINI APP FOR TEEN STUDENTS IN EDUCATION
Friday, November 8, 2024
WHAT’S CHANGING
Read More
WHAT’S CHANGING
Google Workspace for Education admins can now turn on the Gemini app with added
data protection as an additional service for their teen users (ages 13+ or the
applicable age in your country) in the following languages and countries. With
added data protection, chats are not reviewed by human reviewers or otherwise
used to improve AI models. The Gemini app will be a core service in the coming
weeks for Education Standard and Plus users, including teens,
We created this Gemini experience for teens after consulting with child
development and learning science experts - including conducting learning focused
red teaming, an industry standard testing process to find vulnerabilities in
generative AI - and testing with youth advisory panels to ensure we’re bringing
this technology to students responsibly.
Gemini can help teen students learn responsibly and confidently in an AI-first
future.
WHO’S IMPACTED
Admins and end users
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
Google is committed to making AI helpful for everyone, in the classroom and
beyond. We want to both prepare teens with the skills and tools they need to
thrive in the future where GenAI exists and help them learn how this technology
can be used to unlock creativity and facilitate learning. Expanding access to
the Gemini app to younger students provides guided support to help them learn
more confidently with in-the-moment assistance, practice materials, and
real-time feedback.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Upon accessing the Gemini app for the first time, teens will be guided through
an AI Literacy video, endorsed by ConnectSafely and Family Online Safety
Institute (FOSI)--with tips on how to use generative AI responsibly. And
according to Common Sense Media, the Gemini teen experience is considered “low
risk” and is designated as “designed for kids”.
“Google's Gemini, which is currently the only major platform to create a
specific experience for teens, includes additional CSAM (child sexual abuse
material) safeguards, content policies, and in-product experiences that help
teens understand the limitations of generative AI." - Common Sense Media
GETTING STARTED
* Admins: Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning Gemini on or off as
an additional service, as well as controlling access to Google services by
age.
* End users: If enabled by your admin, visit the Help Center to learn more
about using Gemini Apps with a school account.
ROLLOUT PACE
* Available now.
AVAILABILITY
* Available for Google Workspace Education Fundamentals, Standard, Plus and the
Teaching & Learning Upgrade
RESOURCES
* Google Workspace Admin Help: Turning Gemini on or off as a core service
* Google Workspace Admin Help: Controlling access to Google services by age
* Google help: Using Gemini Apps with a work or school account
* Workspace Updates Blog: Additional data protection in Gemini
(gemini.google.com) when using a school account is now available
* The Keyword: Bringing Gemini to Google Workspace for Education
* The Keyword: New AI tools for Google Workspace for Education
Google
Labels: Gemini , Google Workspace for Education , Other
INTRODUCING A REFRESHED LIBRARY OF HIGH-QUALITY GOOGLE SLIDES TEMPLATES THAT
ELEVATE YOUR PRESENTATIONS
Thursday, November 7, 2024
WHAT’S CHANGING
WHO’S IMPACTED
WHY YOU’D USE IT
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Read More
WHAT’S CHANGING
We’re introducing a new collection of modern, professionally designed templates
in Google Slides to help users build presentations much faster. These new
templates cater to a wide range of use cases that provide users with the perfect
starting point for their presentations. For example, there are:
* Sales pitches, product roadmaps and strategic plans templates for business
users.
* Lesson plans, book reports and project reports templates for education
users.
* Milestone celebrations, workshop facilitation and team game templates for
anyone looking to build collaborative teams.
Access these templates using the new "Templates" button in the Slides toolbar or
by going to Insert > Templates. Once clicked, you can browse the collection,
select a template that aligns with your vision and style, and choose to insert
all slides or just the ones you need before personalizing the template with your
own content.
WHO’S IMPACTED
End users
WHY YOU’D USE IT
Slides templates enable users to jumpstart their presentation, maintain a
consistent look and feel, and focus on what matters most. More specifically,
they help users overcome the blank canvas and spend less time on design by
enabling them to dive straight into crafting compelling content that is visually
cohesive and professional.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
You can expect even more high-quality Slides template options in the coming
months.
GETTING STARTED
* Admins: This feature will be ON by default for domains that do not have
default templates & themes turned ON. Domains that have default templates &
themes turned ON, will continue to see their company specific template. Visit
the Help Center to learn more about default templates & themes.
* End users:
* In Google Slides, access templates using the top toolbar or by going to
Insert > Templates. Visit the Help Center to learn more about templates in
Google Slides.
* Note: This feature is only available for users using the "English (United
States)" language setting. If your language settings are set to another
form of English (eg - "English (United Kingdom)" or "English (Australia)",
you will not have access to these templates. Visit the Help Center to
learn more about updating your language.
ROLLOUT PACE
* Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility)
starting on November 7, 2024
* Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility)
starting on November 21, 2024
AVAILABILITY
* Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual
Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts (using the "English
(United States)" language setting)
RESOURCES
* Google Help: Use a Template or change the theme, background, or layout in
Google Slides
Google
Labels: Google Slides , Rapid Release
GOOGLE VIDS IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR GOOGLE WORKSPACE FOR EDUCATION, PROVIDING EASY
VIDEO CREATION FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Thursday, November 7, 2024
WHAT’S CHANGING
Earlier this year, we announced Google Vids would soon empower educators and
students to easily create and collaborate with video. Today, we’re excited to
announce the general availability of Google Vids for Education Plus and Gemini
for Workspace customers.Read More
WHAT’S CHANGING
Earlier this year, we announced Google Vids would soon empower educators and
students to easily create and collaborate with video. Today, we’re excited to
announce the general availability of Google Vids for Education Plus and Gemini
for Workspace customers.
Vids can help deepen learning opportunities, up-level instruction, and inspire
the next generation of storytellers in a variety of scenarios, for example:
* Educators can support diverse learning styles and help students retain
information with instructional videos and deep dives on complex concepts.
* Students can work on video projects and review recorded lessons.
* Education leaders can easily incorporate video in their school newsletters
and create internal training videos for staff.
Similar to other productivity tools like Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Vids includes
a simple, easy-to-use interface and the ability to collaborate in real-time and
share projects securely from your browser. You can easily get started with a
variety of templates organized by use cases to create a new video. From there,
you can add motion with animations, transitions, and photo effects, and
customize your video using the Vids royalty free education-friendly stock
content library or your own media directly from Google Drive or Google Photos.
Vids is also integrated with Workspace tools like Google Classroom, empowering
educators to easily assign video projects or post video explainers right to
their students. As detailed here, Google Vids is a core Workspace Service
covered under the Google Workspace for Education terms of service.
Users 18 years and older with a Gemini Education or Education Premium add-on
will also have access to Gemini in Vids, giving them the ability to produce
polished videos even faster with the help of AI. ‘Help me create’ can generate a
fully editable initial storyboard using a prompt and a doc from your Google
Drive. After choosing a style, Gemini pieces together your video draft with
suggested scenes, including recommended stock media, text, scripts per scene,
and even a background music track.
GETTING STARTED
* Admins:
* Vids will be ON by default and can be disabled at the organizational
level. However, if Google Docs are turned OFF in your domain, Vids access
will be unavailable.
* Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning Vids on or off for users
and new core services coming to Google Workspace for Education.
* End users:
* To start, open Google Vids and choose an option to create a new video. You
can create a new video or make a copy of an existing video for editing.
* You can use Vids on your computer with the two most recent versions of
these browsers:
* Chrome
* Firefox
* Windows only: Microsoft Edge
* Other browsers may work, but you might not be able to use all of the
features.
* Dive into Google Vids with our free, self-paced online training course,
designed specifically for educators and available now in the Google for
Education Learning Center. You can also leverage this one pager to get a
quick summary of what you can do with Vids.
* Currently, Vids is available in the user’s local language, but the AI
features (e.g. Help me create a video, read-along teleprompter) and
templates are only available in English at this time.
* Visit the Help Center to learn more about getting started with Google
Vids.
* Note: Create and copy access is available for Education Plus and Gemini
for Google Workspace customers, while view and collaborate access is
available to anyone with a Google Workspace for Education license.
ROLLOUT PACE
* Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially
longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on November 7, 2024
AVAILABILITY
Available for Google Workspace:
* Education Plus
* Customers with a Gemini Education or Education Premium add-on
RESOURCES
* Google Workspace Admin Help: Turn Vids on or off for users
* Google Workspace Admin Help: New core services coming to Google Workspace
* Google Help: Get started with Google Vids
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ANNOUNCING GENERAL AVAILABILITY OF GOOGLE VIDS: OUR NEW AI-POWERED VIDEO
CREATION APP FOR WORK TO HELP TELL STORIES ACROSS YOUR ORGANIZATION
Thursday, November 7, 2024
WHAT’S CHANGING
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WHAT’S CHANGING
Earlier this year, we announced Google Vids, the newest productivity app in our
suite of Google Workspace products. Vids is an AI-powered video creation app for
work designed to help teams in customer service, learning and development,
project ops and marketing tell more engaging stories at work through video.
Today, we’re excited to announce the general availability of Google Vids for
select Workspace editions. Here’s how you can use it:
* Customer service teams are using Vids to provide better customer support,
supplementing help center articles with videos.
* Leaders are creating vids to share company-wide updates and announcements.
* Learning and development teams are using Vids to deliver employee training
and education at scale.
* Marketers are using vids inside their organizations to share recaps on their
campaigns and events.
* Project management teams are building vids to share meeting recaps, business
updates and report share outs.
With Vids, you can easily build videos by tapping into the power of Gemini to
help you get to a first draft faster using a set of generative AI capabilities.
‘Help me create’ can generate a fully editable initial storyboard using a prompt
and a doc from your Google Drive. After choosing a style, Gemini pieces together
your video draft with suggested scenes, including recommended stock media, text,
scripts per scene, and even a background music track.
You can also start with a variety of use-cased based templates to create a new
video. From there, you can add motion with animations, transitions, and photo
effects, and customize your video using the Vids royalty free stock content
library or your own media directly from Google Drive or Google Photos.
With ‘Help me create’, Gemini suggests scripts to get you started or you can
write your own. You can easily add a voiceover by either choosing from one of
Gemini’s preset AI voices or by recording your own voice using a teleprompter
with Gemini read-along and rolling features that help you record your message
with confidence. You can also use the Vids’ in-product recording studio to:
* Add a video recording of yourself.
* Add a screen recording with narration.
* Add a screen recording with video recording.
* Add audio-only recording.
Similar to other productivity tools like Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Vids includes
a simple, easy-to-use interface and the ability to collaborate in real-time and
share projects securely from your browser.
In summary, Vids enables you to produce engaging videos that help scale your
message, build connections and break through the noise across your organization.
WHO’S IMPACTED
End users
WHY YOU’D USE IT
We know that creating and editing video has felt challenging because in the past
it has required special skills or licensing, but with Google Vids the power of
storytelling is in your hands. Now teams can build and tell compelling stories
at work, scaling and landing their message to engage coworkers in an effective
way.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
While previously only available to Gemini for Google Workspace customers, with
this launch Google Vids is expanding to select Workspace subscription plans.
Users will have full access to AI-powered features* in Google Vids like "Help me
create" and AI voiceovers until at least December 31, 2025. Usage limits for
these AI-powered features may apply beginning in 2026. We'll notify you before
any change goes into effect.
*Vids generative AI features include Help me create, Generate a voiceover,
Remove image backgrounds, Generate an image, Recording studio read-along
teleprompter.
To learn more about Vids features and capabilities for Google Workspace for
Education customers, refer to this Workspace Updates Blog.
GETTING STARTED
* Admins: Vids will be ON by default and can be disabled at the organizational
level. Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning Vids on or off for
users and new core services coming to Google Workspace.
* End users:
* To start, open Google Vids and choose an option to create a new video. You
can create a new video or make a copy of an existing video for editing.
Visit the Help Center to learn more about getting started with Google
Vids.
* You can use Vids on your computer with the two most recent versions of
these browsers:
* Chrome
* Firefox
* Windows only: Microsoft Edge
* Other browsers may work, but you might not be able to use all of the
features.
* You can access our always-on resources in the Google Workspace Learning
Center to learn what you can do with Google Vids.
* Currently, Vids is available in the user’s local language, but the AI
features (e.g. Help me create, read-along teleprompter) are only available
in English at this time.
* Note: View and collaborate access is available to anyone with a Google
Workspace account, while create and copy access is available for select
editions of Google Workspace and Gemini for Google Workspace customers.
ROLLOUT PACE
* Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially
longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on November 7, 2024
AVAILABILITY
Available for Google Workspace:
* Business Standard and Plus
* Enterprise Standard and Plus
* Essentials, Enterprise Essentials and Enterprise Essentials Plus
* Education Plus*
* Customers with a Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education* or Education
Premium* add-on
*Please refer to the following Workspace Updates Blog to learn more about Vids
availability for Google Workspace for Education customers.
RESOURCES
* Google Workspace Admin Help: Turn Vids on or off for users
* Google Workspace Admin Help: New core services coming to Google Workspace
* Google Help: Get started with Google Vids
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