How to Embed Google Docs in Notion: Document Integration

Introduction

Google Docs remains essential for many workflows, especially with external collaborators. When you embed Google Docs in Notion, you maintain access to existing documents while centralizing your workspace. This guide shows you the best methods.

Embedding Methods

Method 1: Direct Link Paste

Result: Interactive embed with document preview.

Method 2: Embed Block

Method 3: Publish to Web

For read-only viewing:

Benefits: Faster loading, cleaner display.

Method 4: Notion Embed Service

Notion Embed offers:

Sharing Configuration

Required Settings

For embeds to work:

SettingWorks?Use Case

PrivateNoOnly you
Specific peopleLimitedTeam with Google access
Anyone with linkYesGeneral access
PublicYesWebsites, public Notion

Setting Permissions

Security Considerations

Display Options

Full Document View

Default embed shows:

Preview Mode

Some embeds show preview thumbnails:

Sizing

Use Cases

Collaborative Projects

<h1 id="project-brief">Project Brief</h1>
<h2 id="working-document">Working Document</h2>
[Embedded Google Doc - editable by team]
<h2 id="context">Context</h2>
Created: January 2026

Status: In Review

Stakeholders: Marketing, Product
<h2 id="notes">Notes</h2>
[Notion native notes here]

External Collaboration

When working with clients or partners:

Legal & Contracts

Templates & SOPs

Google Docs vs Notion

When to Use Google Docs

ScenarioWhy Docs

External sharingUniversal access
Complex formattingBetter controls
Track changesRobust history
Legal/contractsIndustry standard
Print needsBetter print formatting

When to Use Notion

ScenarioWhy Notion

Internal docsAll-in-one workspace
Databases neededSuperior data handling
Quick notesFaster creation
Team wikiBetter organization
IntegrationsNative features

Hybrid Workflow

Many teams:

Or:

Best Practices

Organization

Performance

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Embed Not Loading

Wrong Permissions

If viewers can't access:

Display Issues

FAQ

Can I edit embedded Google Docs in Notion?

You can view and scroll, but editing opens Google Docs in a new tab (if you have edit access).

Will changes to the Google Doc appear in Notion?

Yes, embedded docs update automatically. Changes appear shortly after editing.

Can I embed a specific page of a long document?

Not natively. Create a new doc with that content, or link directly to headings (may not work in embed).

Do comments sync between platforms?

Google Doc comments stay in Google Docs. They're visible in the embed but managed in Docs.

Is there a limit to document size for embedding?

Very long documents may load slowly. Consider splitting into sections or linking instead.

Conclusion

Embedding Google Docs in Notion bridges the gap between Google's collaboration features and Notion's organizational power:

Create your document-powered workspace today!

Optimize your embeds →

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