Introduction
In this article, you will learn about how to block image searching in Google Docs Editors. In today's digital world, students online safety in educational environments is a top-notch concern. Google Docs and other apps provide options like search the web and Google images to search the images from web directly to insert within the documents. These menus are helpful but not useful for students. They can misuse it by inserting inappropriate and irrelevant images. This is a huge safety concern in classroom environments. In this blog you will know how to disable the search from web option in Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Drawings and Sites. To protect the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) law, admins have to disable the image searching options.
Risks of Image Searching in Google Docs Editors
Google Docs editors provide the feature to insert image directly through searching the web and Google images. One of the major risk is exposure to unsafe content. This feature opens the gate for irrelevant content, which is carries disciplinary risks. Students may insert copyrighted images and may lead to data privacy concerns. Additionally, image search feature cause distraction in the classroom by spending more time on browsing images. To insert images, students can select Insert > Image > Search the web. 
Block Image Searching In Google Docs Editors
Introduction to xFanatical Safe Doc
xFanatical Safe Doc is an extension for Google Workspace for Education (GWFE) that offers a solution to block image searching in Google Docs Editors. This allows administrators to disable or restrict the image search feature and create a secure digital learning environment for students. With xFanatical Safe Doc, provides various policies to administrators to selectively disable the features for more secure digital learning environment. By implementing the policy, educators can prevent the risks associated with irrelevant images usage and ensure focused learning classrooms.
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Blocks Images Searching in Google Workspace for Education
- Block the images searching in Google Docs
xFanatical Safe Doc effectively blocks Search the web features in Google Docs. The policy disables the options like Insert > Image > Search the web and Google images option form watermarks. Once Safe Doc is installed and policy is enabled, these options will disappear and prevent students from accessing image search in Google Docs.
Search the web option is blocked in Google Docs - Block the image searching via Watermark
When you insert the watermark in Google Docs, you will get an option to insert images from Google images. xFanatical Safe Doc blocks that option to ensure students don't insert the images as watermarks through Google.
Blocks Google images option from the watermark - Block the image searching in Google Sheets
xFanatical Safe Doc blocks image insertion in Google Sheets using Google images menu. It prevents students from adding web images in Google Sheets.
xFanatical Safe Doc blocks Google images in Google Sheets - Block the image searching in Google Forms
Google Forms also provide the option to insert images from web. xFanatical Safe Doc block the option to prevent students from using web images in their Google Forms.
Blocks Google images search in Google Forms - Block image searching in Google Drawing
xFanatical Safe Doc blocks image searching in Google Drawings as well.
Image Search the web menu in the Google Drawings is blocked - Blocks Image searching in Google Site Editor
xFanatical Safe Doc blocks image searching in Google Site Editor.
Safe Doc blocks image searching in Google Sites editor
Disable the Insert Cover Image Feature in Google Docs
Important Note: This feature block was introduced in response to Google’s recent addition of the cover image feature in Workspace. It provides administrators with greater control over this new functionality, ensuring a managed and distraction-free user experience.
xFanatical Safe Doc removes the Insert > Cover image > Search the web option in Google Docs
Block Insert Cover Image by Searching the Web in Google Docs
Google Docs provides insert a cover image by searching the web feature to directly search the image and add cover photo. The feature is convenient for adding quick images but for students it's not right feature. It may lead to distractions, encourage students to add inappropriate images and cause violations of copyright policies.
By implementing the EnableImageSearch policy of xFanatical Safe Doc, you can disable the option to insert cover images by searching the web in Google Docs. Once this policy is set to false, the search the web feature for cover images will be removed.
Insert > Cover image > Search the web option is removed by xFanatical Safe Doc in Google Docs
xFanatical Safe Doc disables add cover image Search the web option in the @ shortcut within Google Docs.
xFanatical Safe Doc disables add cover image Search the web option from the Cover image Chip within Google Docs.
Insert cover image by searching the web from Help menu in Google Docs is removed by xFanatical Safe Doc
How to Block Image Searching In Google Docs Editors with xFanatical Safe Doc
Step 1: Install xFanatical Safe Doc:
Initial step is to install xFanatical Safe Doc in your Google Workspace environment. Safe Doc is a browser extension that integrates with Google Workspace apps to provide control and security features.
Step 2: Configure Safe Doc settings:
After you install xFanatical Safe Doc, you can configure its settings to block search the web and Google images options in Google Docs Editors.
Step 3: Access Google Admin Console:
Now, go to the Google Admin Console and click on Devices > Chrome > Apps & Extensions > Users & Browsers.
Step 4: Review the Policy:
Locate the policy and add value as false to block the options. The policy format will be similar to the below example -
"EnableImageSearch": {
"Value": false
},
Step 5: Save the Policy:
Finally, click the Save button to apply it.
How to configure Safe Doc?
Important step is to ensure the deployment of Safe Doc on your students' Chrome browsers and review the xFanatical Safe Doc Configuration document.
"EnableImageSearch": {
"Value": false
},
Benefits of Blocking Image Searching in Google Docs Editors
- By blocking the search the web and Google images features, you can reduce student's exposure to inappropriate content. You can prevent uncontrolled image searching and maintain discipline.
- xFanatical Safe Doc improves the productivity among students by improving the concentration on learning.
- By implementing xFanatical Safe Doc policy, educational institutions can commit to online safety and compliance with relevant data privacy and security regulations.
- Parents can feel confident that the institution is taking proactive measures to protect students from browsing unsafe images and ensure a safe digital learning environment.
Conclusion
xFanatical Safe Doc is a valuable tool for educational institutions to create a secure and productive digital learning environment. By blocking image searching in Google Docs Editors, educators can effectively protect students from distractions and inappropriate content. xFanatical Safe Doc empowers administrators to establish control, ensuring a focused and safe learning experience for all students.
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