Google Adds Native Markdown Support to Docs and Drive

Google started rolling out native Markdown support to Google Docs and Drive on October 5.

Previously requiring conversion or plugins, users can now directly open, render, and collaboratively edit .md files, including links and tables.

Google states this enables AI agents like Gemini Notebook to participate more smoothly in document collaboration. Employee Chandu Thota noted that Markdown has become the universal language between humans and AI agents.

Some users may need to wait up to 15 days for the update to appear.