Insert building blocks in Google Docs

You can use building blocks to save time and optimize your workflow in Docs. To help you find the right ones quickly, building blocks are organized by their main purpose:

  • Project management: Building blocks help you track your projects.
  • Communication: Building blocks help you communicate with others.
  • Meetings: Building blocks help you schedule and create notes during meetings.

Find & add building blocks

  1. On your computer, open a document in Google Docs.
  2. At the top, click Insert and then Building blocks and then View more.
    • Or type "@" and then select See all building blocks.
  3. To find all building blocks, select categories such as:
    • Featured
    • Communication
    • Meetings
    • Project management
  4. Optional: Hover over each block for a preview.
  5. To add a block, select the one you want to use.
    • You can also click Insert.

Delete building blocks

  1. On your computer, open a document with a building block in Google Docs.
  2. Right-click on the block you want to delete.
  3. Select Delete table.
Insert meeting building blocks

From a document in Google Docs, you can:

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