NotebookLM Icons and Tools Explained

NotebookLM uses compact symbols across its notebook library, Sources panel, Chat panel, Studio, sharing controls, and settings. Some are familiar Google icons, while others represent newer AI tools.

This visual guide covers the current controls shown in NotebookLM, including Fast Research, Audio and Video Overviews, Slide Decks, Mind Maps, Reports, Flashcards, Quiz, Infographic, and Data Table.

Notebook Home

Controls on the NotebookLM home screen and notebook library.

NotebookLM Logo

Create New

Grid View

List View

Sort

Selected View

Featured Notebook

View All

More Options

Google Apps

Profile

Notebook Header & Panels

Controls across the notebook header and the three-panel workspace.

Create Notebook

Copy Notebook

Analytics

Settings

Sources Panel

Studio Panel

Panel Options

Open Tool

Sources & Research

Tools for finding, uploading, and managing notebook sources.

Add Sources

Web

Fast Research

Run Search

Upload Files

Websites

YouTube

Google Drive

Copied Text

Document

Audio File

Image

Open Original

Select Source

Source Not Selected

Studio

Current Studio outputs shown in the NotebookLM web interface.

Customize

Audio Overview

Slide Deck

Video Overview

Mind Map

Reports

Flashcards

Quiz

Infographic

Data Table

Add Note

Studio Output

Chat & Responses

Icons used to ask questions and work with grounded responses.

Send

Sharing & Access

Symbols in NotebookLM’s notebook sharing dialog.

Add People

Notify People

Restricted

Public Access

Copy Link

Access Menu

Close Sharing

Settings & Help

Icons in the current NotebookLM settings menu.

NotebookLM Help

Send Feedback

Discord

Output Language

Licenses

Device

Manage Subscription

Artifact Actions

Common actions available for generated Studio outputs and notes.

More Actions

Rename

Download

Share Artifact

Delete

Full Screen

History

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