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# Google Drive
*Last updated: May 12, 2026*
Use Google Docs and Google Sheets for managed knowledge that changes often.
This works well for policies, procedures, product details, and other content your team updates often.
### Add a Google Drive asset
Go to **Workspace → Assets** and add a Google Doc or Google Sheet.
Then connect the file you want Aissist to retrieve from.
### Share the file with Aissist
For Aissist to access the file, use one of these options:
* Share it directly with ****.
* Set it to **Anyone with the link can view**.
### Choose asset or workspace instruction
These serve different purposes.
* **Workspace Instructions** are global. Use them for rules that apply in every conversation.
* **Google Docs and Sheets** are contextual. Use them for detailed knowledge that should be retrieved only when needed.
Keep instructions short.
Put longer policies, procedures, and reference content into assets.
See [Instructions, Assets, and Sub Agents](/tutorial/instructions-assets-and-sub-agents.md).
### Format your content
{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Google Doc" %}
Use headings to separate topics clearly.
{% hint style="info" %}
Use **headings** to split the document into focused sections. This helps Aissist retrieve the right content.
{% endhint %}
Recommended format:
* use headings for each topic
* keep each section focused
* use normal text, lists, or tables as needed
{% hint style="danger" %}
Images inside Google Docs are not supported yet.
{% endhint %}
Example Google Doc format
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Google Sheet" %}
Keep Sheets simple and easy to interpret.
Recommended format:
* keep tables narrow and focused
* use one table per tab
* add a short description above each table
Example Google Sheet format
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
### Best practice
Use Google Docs for narrative knowledge, such as policies and procedures.
Use Google Sheets for structured data, such as pricing, product details, or internal reference tables.
