Use Natural Language Commands in Google Drive with Gemini to Organize Files

Google Enhances Gemini AI’s Organizational Features in Drive

In a significant update, Google has broadened the capabilities of its Gemini AI assistant within Google Drive. This enhancement builds on the functionality introduced in March, which allows users to create files and folders with AI assistance, making file management more intuitive. The new feature is designed to streamline organization by enabling users to issue commands in natural language to manage their files effectively.

Applying this update is straightforward: users can select the files they wish to organize, access Gemini via the side panel in Google Drive, and articulate their requests as they would to a human. This level of interaction not only makes file management more user-friendly, but it can also save considerable time, especially for those dealing with extensive data.

Example Commands to Try

To get started with Gemini, you can use various prompts. Here are a few examples:

Create a new folder in My Drive called Q2 forecast.
Move the @Q1 wrap up file in my Q1 forecast folder to the @Q2 forecast folder.
Create a new presentation in the Q2 forecast folder.

Current Functionality and Limitations

As of now, the range of commands that Gemini can execute includes:

Move @[file(s)] to @[folder]
Move @[file(s)] to this folder
Move these files to @[folder]
Create a new folder (with or without a specified name)
Create a new Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide (with or without a specified name)

It is important to note that, currently, users can move only up to five files at a time. This feature began its phased rollout on July 7, 2025, and may take up to 15 days to be fully available to all users. Access is limited to Google Workspace subscribers on Business Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus, as well as those with Gemini Education or Google One AI Premium add-ons.

Additional Updates to Gemini

Earlier this month, Google rolled out another update enabling the use of custom AI “Gems”directly within applications like Docs and Gmail. Previously, users had to switch to the Gemini website or app to utilize these personalized assistants; this integration significantly enhances accessibility and convenience.

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