NotebookLM Briefing Docs Didn’t Disappear...They Just Moved

Can't find the "Briefing Doc" button in NotebookLM? It hasn't disappeared, but it has been relocated. In this video, I walk through the latest UI changes in NotebookLM (as of January 2026) and show you how to find your favorite research tools inside the redesigned Reports menu. Inside the Reports Menu: - Consolidated Tools: Briefing docs and study guides are now grouped under the "Reports" tab in the Studio section on the right-hand side. - New Formats: Explore newly added report types like blog posts and AI-generated suggestions (such as procedural or informational guides) that change based on your specific source material. - Full Customization: Learn how to use the configuration "pencil" icon to edit the default prompts, allowing you to tailor any report to your exact requirements. - Create Your Own: If the presets don't fit your needs, I show you how to type in a custom report prompt to generate specialized artifacts from your data. Stop searching and start generating better research artifacts with the new NotebookLM Studio workflow. 🌟Request a Topic: Have a specific AI tool or workflow you want us to cover? Request a video here: https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/youtube-video-request-page?utm_source=youtube #NotebookLM #GoogleAI #ProductivityHacks #AIQuickTips #ThoughtsBrewing ➡️ Master your AI Workflow: Ready to move past basic plans? Level up with a Next-Level AI Workshop today! https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops?utm_source=youtube ➡️ Using Gemini too? Watch our video on NBLM Notebooks in Gemini → https://youtu.be/vqx0nhLrBqI?si=GBhx1hiQfeejgzk4 ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc ➡️ Follow my blog: https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/blog-subscription?utm_source=youtube Timestamps 0:00 - Intro: Did the Briefing Doc in NotebookLM Disappear? 0:36 - The Briefing Doc: Locating its New Home 1:05 - Tutorial: Using the Pencil Icon to Customize Prompts 1:23 - New "Create Report" Options 2:09 - Recap: Where to find the Briefing Doc in NotebookLM Keywords NotebookLM Reports, NotebookLM Briefing Doc, NotebookLM Briefing Document, Google NotebookLM, NotebookLM Study Guide, AI Research Reports, NotebookLM Tutorial, NBLM Briefing Doc, Google AI, Google NBLM, AI Quick Tips, Thoughts Brewing, Damien Griffin, Custom Reports in NotebookLM, NotebookLM Menu Changes