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You can use Smart Compose in Google Docs and Slides to help you write documents faster and more easily. Smart Compose is also available for comments in Sheets and Drawings. This feature uses machine learning to offer suggestions as you type.
Important: Smart Compose is available only for a limited number of languages. This feature doesn't provide answers and might not always provide factually correct information.
Turn Smart Compose off or on
By default, Smart Compose is on for Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drawings. As an administrator, you can turn the feature on or off for users in your organization as needed.
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Sign in to your Google Admin console.
Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com).
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In the Admin console, go to Menu AppsGoogle WorkspaceDrive and DocsFeatures and Applications.
- In the Smart Compose section, select an option:
- Allow users to see Smart Compose suggestions
- Do not allow users to see Smart Compose suggestions
The setting is updated for users in your organization the next time they reload Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drawings.
Changes can take up to 24 hours but typically happen more quickly. Learn more