Gemini in Google Sheets now shows the web sources behind each cell it fills in with the AI function. A single request can also cover up to 3,000 cells. Teachers using it can check where each value came from.

check_circle What to do

Nothing. This notice is for awareness.

For your ICT coordinator

Google says the feature is available by default to users with Gemini in Sheets enabled, and points admins to the Help Center page on managing access to Gemini features in Workspace services. The listed education availability is Google AI Pro for Education. Rollout began on October 20, 2026 and takes up to 15 days to be visible on Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains. The source names no new setting.

The evidence

Google Workspace Updates blog, October 2026: Fill with Gemini now provides cell-level citations for web sources and supports larger requests.

Gemini will now provide the exact web sources referenced directly within each individual cell https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/10/fill-with-gemini-now-provides-cell-level-citations-for-web-sources-and-supports-larger-requests.html
This feature will be available by default to users with Gemini in Sheets enabled https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/10/fill-with-gemini-now-provides-cell-level-citations-for-web-sources-and-supports-larger-requests.html
Education Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/10/fill-with-gemini-now-provides-cell-level-citations-for-web-sources-and-supports-larger-requests.html
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