For teams that rely on both Google Docs and monday.com, switching between tools can become a daily annoyance. Whether you’re referencing a shared brief, editing a proposal, or reviewing meeting notes, jumping between platforms adds friction.
With the new Google Docs Embed integration, monday.com now lets you bring your documents into the platform—no more copy-pasting links or hunting through folders. You can embed live, editable Google Docs directly into your boards, dashboards, items, and even custom workspace objects.
Here’s how it works, where to use it, and why it matters for your workflow.
What Is Google Docs Embed for monday.com?
Google Docs Embed is a native integration that allows users to display live Google Docs inside monday.com. Instead of linking out to a document, the actual Google Doc appears within the platform—fully interactive and always up to date.
You can use this integration in several parts of your monday.com workspace:
- Board views
- Item views
- Dashboards
- Monday Docs
- Custom workspace elements
Each option offers different benefits, depending on how your team organizes its work.
How to Add Google Docs to monday.com Board Views
If your team shares high-level documentation—like campaign briefs, project charters, or standard operating procedures—embedding a Google Doc directly into a board can keep everyone aligned. It ensures your main document is always accessible and in context.
This method is ideal for:
- Cross-functional teams managing ongoing projects
- Leaders who want to share centralized resources
- Boards where context is key and documents evolve over time
The board view embed keeps the doc front and center, minimizing the need to look elsewhere.
How to Attach Google Docs to Items in monday.com
Embedding a document within a specific task or item gives your team clarity without clutter. Using Google Docs Embed – Item, you can link the doc directly to a card, ticket, or task.
Great use cases include:
- Task-specific checklists
- Creative briefs for design or copy items
- Internal reviews or approval docs
This keeps documents exactly where they’re needed—attached to the work they support.
Embedding Google Docs in monday.com Dashboards
For a broader view, dashboards can now feature live Google Docs as widgets. Whether it’s a weekly report, a collaborative planning doc, or an ongoing to-do list, embedding documents at the dashboard level brings visibility and transparency.
This is especially helpful for:
- Team status updates
- OKR tracking with linked context
- Shared documentation across departments
It also works within monday.com Docs themselves, allowing you to embed a Google Doc inside another monday.com document for more complex or layered workflows.
How to Use Google Docs in Custom monday.com Workspaces
If you’ve built custom apps or workflows within monday.com, you can take the integration further. With Google Docs Embed – Custom, Docs can be embedded into tailored workspace objects, client dashboards, or internal portals.
This flexibility makes it easier to build tools that suit your team—while still leveraging documents stored and managed in Google Drive.
How to Set Up Google Docs Embed in monday.com
Getting started is simple:
- Open the board, item, or dashboard where you want the embed.
- Add the Google Docs Embed block or widget.
- Paste the link to your Google Doc.
- Make sure your Doc’s sharing permissions allow viewing or editing as needed.
The integration works in real time. Any changes made in the Doc update instantly inside monday.com. No syncing required.
Is Embedding Google Docs in monday.com Secure?
Yes. The integration does not store or access your personal data. Your documents stay in Google Drive, and you maintain full control over sharing permissions. If a Doc is private in Google, it remains private in monday.com unless you change its settings.
This ensures your team can collaborate securely without compromising data control.
Who Benefits Most from This Integration?
This feature is designed for any team that uses both tools—but it’s especially useful for:
- Marketing teams: Share campaign calendars or content outlines.
- Sales teams: Embed discovery call notes or sales scripts.
- Product and engineering teams: Connect sprint boards to product specs.
- Agencies: Centralize client deliverables in one place.
If your team constantly shifts between writing in Google Docs and managing projects in monday.com, embedding brings everything under one roof.
Final Thoughts: Why You Should Embed Google Docs in Monday.com
This integration doesn’t add more to your plate—it removes barriers. By embedding Google Docs inside monday.com, you simplify your workspace and give your team better access to the tools they’re already using.
To get started, check out the user guide or book a live demo here if you want to see it in action.