# Google Workspace Custom instructions for Gemini in Workspace now available in more apps

- Product: Google Workspace (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/google-workspace)
- Vendor: Google
- Date: 2026-09-02
- Original notes: http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/09/custom-instructions-for-gemini-in-Workspace-now-available-in-more-apps.html
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/google-workspace/releases/2026-09-02-custom-instructions-for-gemini-in-workspace-now-a

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Earlier this year, we introduced the ability for Workspace users to set persistent custom instructions for Gemini in Google Docs . We're now expanding support for these custom instructions to addition…

- **added** — Custom instructions for Gemini in Workspace are now available in additional apps beyond Google Docs