Google Docs

Smart Compose

Smart Compose
If you have a G Suite account through your employer or school, you may
have noticed that Google Docs has started suggesting words for you as you
type. This feature is called Smart Compose, and it was first introduced to Gmail
in 2018 before coming to Google Docs in 2020.

To use Smart Compose:

1. All you need to do is start typing. As you type, suggestions will appear as
lighter gray text.

2. Press either the tab key or the right arrow key to accept the suggestion.
The suggested text will then become part of your document, and you can
continue typing.

3. If Smart Compose makes a suggestion that you don't like, just ignore it
and keep typing. The suggestion will disappear.

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To turn off Smart Compose:
 If you find Smart Compose to be unhelpful or annoying, you can turn
the feature off completely.

1. Click Tools, then Preferences.

2. Uncheck Show Smart Compose suggestions.

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3. Click OK. You will no longer receive suggestions.
Privacy concerns
Smart Compose is powered by machine learning that looks at data from
millions of users. Turning Smart Compose off will stop the suggestions from
appearing, but it doesn't stop Google from being able to read your
documents.

Google claims that your account is secure and that privacy is always
maintained, meaning that no human will ever read your writing and that your
private information won't be exposed. You can find out more by reading Google
Drive's terms of service and privacy policy.

Smart Compose limitations

Smart Compose is currently only available in the web version of

Google Docs, in English, and to users with a G Suite Account. However, it is
likely to expand in the future.

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