Google Docs Assistant
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What Can It Do?
The Google Docs Assistant can handle any Google Docs-related task:Create & Structure
Create documents with complex structures, sections, and formatting
Edit & Update
Add, replace, and update text in existing documents
Add Images
Insert images with automatic sizing (600px width by default)
Find & Locate
Search for documents by name or automatically find file IDs
- Research-first approach: Reviews Google Docs API documentation before taking action
- Intelligent error handling: Automatically retries failed operations up to 3 times with adjustments
- Smart file location: Searches for documents automatically, only asks for IDs when necessary
- Safety confirmations: Always asks for explicit confirmation before destructive actions (deletions)
- Careful execution: Plans API calls in logical sequences and verifies results
Quick Setup
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Example Tasks
Simple Tasks
Create Documents
Create Documents
- “Create a blank document called ‘Meeting Notes’”
- “Make a new document titled ‘Project Proposal’”
- “Create a document called ‘Weekly Report’ with placeholder text”
Add Content
Add Content
- “Add the text ‘Hello World’ to document ‘Test Document’”
- “Append ‘Meeting adjourned at 3pm’ to ‘Meeting Notes’”
- “Add a heading ‘Introduction’ to my document”
Document Management
Document Management
- “List all my Google Docs”
- “Make a copy of ‘Template Document’ and name it ‘New Project Doc’”
- “Find the document titled ‘Q1 Report‘“
Medium Tasks
Create Structured Documents
Create Structured Documents
- “Create a meeting notes document with sections for Date, Attendees, Agenda, Discussion, and Action Items”
- “Make a project proposal with sections: Executive Summary, Background, Objectives, Approach, Timeline, Budget”
- “Create a weekly status report with sections for Completed, In Progress, Blockers, and Next Week”
Content Updates
Content Updates
- “In document ‘Project Plan’, replace ‘March’ with ‘April’ wherever it appears”
- “Add a new section called ‘Conclusions’ at the end of ‘Research Report’”
- “Update the ‘Status’ section in ‘Weekly Report’ to say ‘On Track’”
Template Creation
Template Creation
- “Create a template for meeting notes with Date, Attendees, Agenda (numbered list), Notes, and Action Items (table)”
- “Make a document template for project proposals with all standard sections and placeholder text”
- “Create a weekly report template with consistent formatting”
Complex Tasks
Formatted Document Creation
Formatted Document Creation
Request: “Create a comprehensive project proposal document with proper formatting: Title page with ‘Website Redesign Proposal’, Executive Summary section, Background (2 paragraphs of placeholder), Objectives (bullet list of 5 items), Timeline (table with phases and dates), and Budget section”What it does:
- Creates the document structure
- Adds formatted title page
- Creates sections with proper heading styles
- Inserts bullet lists and tables
- Applies consistent formatting
- Returns document link
For complex formatting like tables and lists, some assistants include a special HTML formatting tool that works through Google Drive API for better results.
Document Generation from Data
Document Generation from Data
Request: “Create a report document titled ‘Q1 Sales Summary’ with sections for each region (North, South, East, West), populate with sample sales data, include a summary table at the end, and apply professional formatting”What it does:
- Creates structured document
- Generates regional sections
- Populates with data
- Creates summary table
- Applies formatting
- Returns link with preview
Document Series Creation
Document Series Creation
Request: “Create a series of 4 weekly report documents for January (weeks 1-4), each with the same structure: header with week dates, sections for Completed Tasks, Current Tasks, Next Week, and Blockers”What it does:
- Creates 4 separate documents
- Names them appropriately (Week 1, Week 2, etc.)
- Applies consistent structure to all
- Adds appropriate date headers
- Returns links to all documents
What the Assistant Can’t Do
Due to Google Docs API limitations, the assistant cannot:- Complex visual layouts: Cannot create columns, text boxes, or advanced layouts
- Comments and suggestions: Cannot add comments or use suggestion mode
- Version history: Cannot access or restore previous versions
- Sharing and permissions: Cannot modify document sharing settings or permissions
- Page setup: Cannot change margins, page size, or orientation
- Advanced formatting: Limited support for styles, themes, and complex formatting
The assistant excels at content creation, text editing, and basic structure. For complex visual design and formatting, you may need to use Google Docs directly after the assistant creates the initial document.