I stopped opening Google Docs and Sheets because Gemini now handles it all in one chat

Since the release of a recent update, Google's Gemini chat has streamlined the process of creating and editing Google Docs and Sheets directly within the chat interface. This eliminates the need to copy and paste information between different applications, as well as the need to return to the chat to verify or modify facts. The update allows Gemini to generate various file types, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDFs, .docx, and .xlsx files from a single prompt, and permits users to edit these files in real-time within the chat.

The changes improve efficiency for heavy users of Google Docs and Sheets, while also providing a convenient way to integrate Gemini into the research and documentation workflow. However, users must enable certain settings in their Google account and Gmail to allow Gemini access to their data, which may raise privacy concerns. Despite these considerations, many users find the integrated workflow beneficial, particularly for tasks such as creating outlines from research or converting data tables between file types.