Google Docs supports add-ons in the web version and Android app. Unfortunately, add-ons are not available for iOS users. If you use Google Docs on its web version or Android, here’s how you can install, use, and manage add-ons in Google Docs.

How to Install Add-Ons in Google Docs

Whether you’re using Google Docs on your computer or your phone, installing add-ons is quite simple. Here’s how you do it.

On Web

Step 1: Open your preferred web browser and navigate to a Google Docs document. Step 2: Click on the Add-ons menu at the top and select Get add-ons.

Step 3: In the Google Workspace Marketplace window, you’ll see a list of apps that work with Google Docs. If you already know what you’re looking for, use the search tool at the top to find your add-on.

Step 4: Once found, click on the add-on to view its description and ratings.

Step 5: Lastly, click on Install to get the add-on.

Next, follow the on-screen instructions to allow all the relevant permissions and install the Google Docs add-on.

On Android

Step 1: Open any document in the Google Docs app on your Android. Step 2: Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner and select Add-ons.

Step 3: Tap on Get add-ons. This will open a list of apps that work as add-ons in the Google Play Store app.

Step 4: Go to the app you’d like to use as an add-on and tap on Install.

Once you’ve installed your favorite add-ons you’re all set to use them in Google Docs.

How to Use Add-Ons in Google Docs

Let’s see how you can use various features of your add-ons in Google Docs for Web and Android.

On Web

Step 1: Open a Google Docs document. Step 2: Click on Add-ons at the top, navigate to the add-on you wish to use, and select Start.

Step 3: This will open the add-on panel on your right. You can use various features of your add-on from there.

Step 4: Once you’re done using the add-on, click on the cross icon to close the add-on panel.

On Android

Step 1: Open a document in the Google Docs app. Step 2: Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner and tap on Add-ons.

Step 3: Tap on the Add-on you wish to use and select one of its features.

Step 4: If you’re using the add-on for the first time, you’ll need to allow all the relevant permissions.

Similarly, you can use any other add-ons that you may have installed.

How to Manage Add-Ons in Google Docs

If you tend to use too many add-ons in Google Docs, you would want to manage your add-ons effectively. Luckily, disabling or removing an add-on is quite simple in Google Docs. Read on to learn how.

On PC

Step 1: In the Google Docs document, click on Add-ons at the top and select Manage add-ons.

Step 2: You’ll see a list of installed add-ons under Manage Apps. If you don’t wish to use a particular add-on in your current document, click on the three-dot menu icon in the top right of the add-on and uncheck Use in this document.

If you no longer wish to use an add-on in any of your documents, click on the three-dot menu icon and select Uninstall.

Select Uninstall App to continue.

On Android

Although Google Docs for Android does not support a long list of add-ons at the moment, you may want to disable or remove add-ons that you don’t need. To do so, you can follow the steps below. Step 1: Open up a document in Google Docs app. Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner and tap on Add-ons.

Step 2: Tap on Manage add-ons and then use the toggles to enable or disable an add-on.

If you don’t wish to use a particular add-on, then you can uninstall the app related to the add-on. To do so, long-press the app and tap on the info icon from the menu that appears. On the app info page, tap on Uninstall.

For Added Convenience

Although Google Docs is famed for its simplicity, having the ability to employ add-ons is quite useful. And with so many add-ons to pick from, you’re likely to find ones that help improve your productivity. If you have found helpful, nifty add-ons, share the names and your experience of using them in the comments below. The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.

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