Overview
AI Overviews provide Google-style AI-generated summaries that answer your questions based on your entire workspace content. Instead of browsing through multiple pages, get a comprehensive answer with citations to source pages.AI Overviews were introduced in v0.9.3 and are inspired by Google’s AI Overview feature, bringing intelligent summarization to your workspace.
How AI Overviews Work
When you ask a question, AI Overviews:- Search your workspace for relevant pages
- Analyze the content to understand context
- Generate a comprehensive summary
- Cite source pages with direct links
- Highlight key points and important details
Accessing AI Overviews
Ask a Question
Type a natural language question instead of just keywords:
- “What are the main features of our Q1 release?”
- “Summarize the discussion from yesterday’s team meeting”
- “What decisions were made about the redesign?”
View AI Overview
The AI Overview appears with:
- A detailed answer to your question
- Highlighted key themes and important details
- Source links to pages used for the answer
AI Overview Components
The Answer Section
The main answer provides:- Comprehensive response - Detailed answer synthesizing information from multiple pages
- Clear structure - Organized into logical sections
- Direct addressing - Answers specifically to your question
- Contextual details - Includes relevant dates, names, and specifics
Highlights Section
Key themes presented as a markdown bullet list:- Main points - Core themes from your content
- Important details - Critical information like dates, locations, decisions
- Action items - Tasks or next steps mentioned
- Key metrics - Numbers, deadlines, or quantitative data
Sources Section
Links to pages used to generate the overview:- Page titles - Clear identification of source documents
- Clickable links - Direct navigation to full pages
- Source validation - Verify the AI’s answer against original content
- Further reading - Explore topics in more depth
Answer
A detailed, comprehensive response to your question
Highlights
Key themes and important details in bullet format
Sources
Citations with links to source pages
Follow-up
Related questions you can ask
Use Cases
Project Status Updates
Question: “What’s the current status of the mobile app project?” AI Overview provides:- Summary of recent progress
- Key milestones completed
- Remaining tasks and blockers
- Links to project pages, meeting notes, task lists
Meeting Summaries
Question: “Summarize decisions from this week’s product meetings” AI Overview provides:- Major decisions made
- Action items assigned
- Discussion topics
- Links to meeting note pages
Research Synthesis
Question: “What research do we have on user onboarding?” AI Overview provides:- Synthesis of research findings
- Key insights across studies
- Recommendations made
- Links to research documents
Knowledge Discovery
Question: “How do we handle customer refunds?” AI Overview provides:- Process overview
- Step-by-step procedures
- Policy details
- Links to policy pages and examples
Writing Effective Questions
Best Practices
Be Specific
Be Specific
✅ “What are the main features planned for the Q1 release?”❌ “features”Specific questions get more focused, useful answers.
Ask Complete Questions
Ask Complete Questions
✅ “What decisions were made about the pricing model?”❌ “pricing”Complete questions help the AI understand what information you need.
Include Context
Include Context
✅ “What feedback did users give about the beta release last month?”❌ “feedback”Adding context (time, topic, scope) helps narrow down relevant content.
Use Action Words
Use Action Words
✅ “Summarize the main points from the strategy document”
✅ “Compare the two design proposals”
✅ “List all action items from team meetings”Action words (summarize, compare, list, explain) guide the AI’s response format.
Question Types That Work Well
| Question Type | Example | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Summaries | ”Summarize our Q1 goals” | Condensing information |
| Status | ”What’s the status of Project X?” | Progress updates |
| Comparisons | ”Compare option A and option B” | Decision making |
| Explanations | ”Explain our deployment process” | Understanding procedures |
| Lists | ”List all pending tasks” | Action items |
AI Overview on Mobile
AI Overviews are fully supported on iOS and Android:Advanced Features
Context-Aware Summaries
AI Overviews understand:- Temporal context - “last week”, “Q1”, “recent” are interpreted correctly
- Project context - Recognizes project names and team structures
- Priority levels - Understands “urgent”, “critical”, “low priority”
- Status indicators - Recognizes “completed”, “in progress”, “blocked”
Multi-Source Synthesis
The AI combines information from multiple pages:- Cross-references - Connects related information across pages
- Timeline building - Orders events chronologically
- Theme identification - Finds common themes across documents
- Contradiction handling - Notes when sources provide different information
Intelligent Source Selection
The AI prioritizes:- Recent content - Newer pages for time-sensitive queries
- Complete information - Pages with comprehensive content
- Authoritative sources - Official documentation over casual notes
- Relevant sections - Specific parts of long documents
AI Overviews may not cite every page in your workspace. The AI selects the most relevant sources for your specific question.
Comparison with Other AI Features
| Feature | Purpose | Output Format |
|---|---|---|
| AI Overviews | Answer questions about workspace content | Summary with sources |
| AI Search | Find specific pages | List of page results |
| AI Chat | Interactive conversation | Chat messages |
| RAG Search | Offline AI search in Vault | Summary with sources (offline) |
Best Practices
Ask Natural Questions
Write questions as you would ask a colleague - the AI understands natural language.
Verify Sources
Always click through to source pages to verify critical information.
Refine Questions
If the answer isn’t quite right, rephrase your question with more specifics.
Save Useful Overviews
Copy and paste helpful overviews into a document for future reference.
Limitations and Considerations
Content Boundaries
- AI Overviews only search content you have access to in your workspace
- Private pages you can’t access won’t be included
- Deleted or archived pages are excluded
Answer Accuracy
- The AI synthesizes information but may miss context
- For critical decisions, review source documents directly
- Sources are provided so you can verify the answer
Internet Connection Required
AI Overviews require an active internet connection:- Cloud-based AI processing
- Real-time content analysis
- For offline AI, use RAG Search in Vault workspaces
Troubleshooting
No Overview Generated
If AI Overview doesn’t appear:- Ensure your question is specific enough
- Check that you have relevant content in your workspace
- Try rephrasing as a complete question
- Verify your internet connection
Incomplete or Vague Answers
- Add more detail to your question
- Include time ranges, project names, or specific topics
- Check if source pages have enough information
- Try breaking complex questions into smaller parts
Wrong or Irrelevant Sources
- Refine your question with more specific terms
- Add context about what you’re looking for
- Use filters to limit search scope
- Review and improve your page titles and content for better searchability
Related Features
AI Search
Find specific pages with natural language search
AI Chat
Have interactive conversations with AI
RAG Search
Get AI summaries offline in Vault workspaces
Custom Prompts
Create reusable AI prompts for consistent workflows