
Key Points
- Google Gemini AI Sheets Feature Automates 200 Cell Tasks
- Gemini AI now writes, summarizes, and categorizes in Sheets
- Available for Workspace Business, Enterprise, and Education
- Can’t access the whole spreadsheet or external Drive files
Google has rolled out a powerful new feature in Sheets, powered by Gemini AI, that helps users auto-generate content based on spreadsheet data.
Whether you’re writing ad copy, summarizing feedback, or categorizing customer requests, Gemini’s new =AI()
Function lets you turn simple cell data into structured, human-like text.
Google $GOOGL is launching a new AI function in Sheets to help you generate text to fill out parts of your spreadsheet – The Verge pic.twitter.com/sogroCA09r
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The tool is currently available to Google Workspace users on Business, Enterprise, and Education tiers — including Gemini AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. And while it’s still limited to text-only outputs and a 200-cell maximum per run, it’s a clear step toward AI-powered productivity.
As more tools integrate AI — from MagSafe wallet trackers to CarPlay Ultra shaking up the auto industry — it’s no surprise Google is embedding AI deeper into its productivity apps.
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Gemini AI function brings serious automation to Sheets
The new =AI()
function acts like a mini-writer inside your spreadsheet. Just highlight the cells and describe what you want the AI to do.
Example 1:
To write formal ad copy targeting specific customers:=AI("Write a formal ad copy for the product. Cater copy to the objective and target audience.", A2:C2)
Example 2:
To summarize feedback from several customers in one line each:=AI("For the customer, write a one sentence summary of their feedback.", A2:D2)
This means if you have hundreds of rows of raw input — like demographics, reviews, or inquiries — Gemini AI can give you personalized content at scale. You can ask it to classify inputs (e.g., compliment vs return request), generate summaries, or even localize business types by region.
Here’s what it might look like if you asked Gemini to write ad copy based on a group of cells. GIF: Google – Techtoken
While this feature is designed for text only and doesn’t generate numbers or formulas (yet), it complements the existing Gemini Q&A features in Sheets, which can already answer data questions and generate charts.
AI is quietly reshaping productivity and tech. We’re seeing innovations not just in software, but also hardware — like the upcoming RTX 5050 GPU and the next-gen Xbox with AMD chipset — showing how fast AI-driven tools are taking over both work and play.
A major leap for spreadsheet automation
Gemini AI in Sheets isn’t just about convenience — it’s about scale. With a single formula, marketers can generate ad copy for 100+ target audiences, product teams can summarize user feedback, and support teams can classify thousands of customer inquiries.
That said, it comes with a few limits:
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The function only supports up to 200 cells per use. To process more, you’ll need to do it in batches.
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Gemini can only see the cells you’ve selected. It doesn’t pull info from your whole sheet or your Google Drive.
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The tool currently only outputs text, not formulas, numbers, or images.
Google also provides sample prompts and use cases on their official support page, giving users a clear jumpstart on how to integrate AI directly into their workflows.
If you’re on a Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise, or Education plan — or you’ve subscribed to Gemini Pro or Ultra — the feature should already be rolling out.
With this move, Google is making Sheets more than a spreadsheet tool — it’s now a writing assistant, data summarizer, and task automator, all in one cell.