Write a new draft with Gemini in Gmail
- On your computer, open Gmail.
- In the top left, click Compose.
- You can also reply to an email thread.
- In the bottom left corner of the box, select “Help me write”.
- Enter a prompt. For example:
- “A thank-you letter for my job interview”
- “A birthday invitation for my son, who is turning 5.”
- “Ask my friend for restaurant recommendations in Toronto”
- Click Create.
- Optional: After generating your draft, click:
- Recreate: Generates a new draft based on your prompt.
- Refine: Reviews the text of the draft.
- Formalize: Makes the draft more formal.
- Elaborate: Adds additional details to the draft.
- Shorten: Shortens the draft.
- Optional: After generating your draft, click:
- If your draft looks good, click Insert.
Tip:
- For best results, include:
- Recipient
- Topic
- Tone you want to express in your prompt
For example, “An apology to my son’s teacher for his absence”
- To get a draft you like, it might take several tries.
- To send a different prompt:
- In the top right of the draft, tap Close.
- Enter a new prompt.
Refine a draft with Gemini in Gmail
- Open Gmail on your computer.
- In the top left, click Compose.
- You can also reply to an email thread or open an existing draft.
- Write your message.
- At the bottom left of the box, select “Help me write”.
- Choose an option:
- Polish: Refine your draft.
- Formalize: Make the draft more formal.
- Elaborate: Add additional details to the draft.
- Shorten: Reduce the draft.
- Optional: After refining your draft, click:
- Recreate: Generate a new draft.
- Refine: Review the text again.
- If your draft looks good, click Insert.
