What’s changing
Building upon AI-powered features such as help me write, image generation, and more using Gemini in Google Docs, we’re excited to introduce a new way for users to create highly structured, styled, and visually-appealing documents with Gemini.
Today, we’re introducing help me create, a new feature that lets you build a full document using content in Drive from a single, custom prompt. Simply click to create at the top of a new document or go to File > New > Help me create to get started. After describing the document you want to create, which includes the option to pull in content from your files using “@ filename”, Gemini will transform your blank page into a long-form document with cover images, in-line images, stylized text, tables, content from your Drive files, and more.
Who’s impacted
End users
Why you’d use it
Help me create is designed to help you get started with a first draft of your document. For example:
- A marketing manager at a CPG company can create a launch plan for a new product using the following prompt: Create a marketing plan to support the launch of a new line of coffee flavors. Include timing, owners, deliverables, and create a cover image that shows different types of coffee.
- A manager can create a vision document to keep their team on track by telling Gemini: Create an overview document of our team charter and goals based on [Team charter brainstorm notes], and include a cover image that shows team bonding in an office setting.
- A small business owner specializing in eco-friendly products can create a proposal for a new client by typing: Create a proposal for my new client using the deliverables listed in [Customer meeting notes – November 30, 2024]. Outline the scope of work, pricing, and timing, and create a cover image that shows eco-friendly cleaning products and inline images.
You can also choose from a variety of starter prompts to expedite the creation process for common document use cases. For example, you can select:
- A roadmap for a product launch that includes strategy breakdowns and outlines key milestones, timelines, and initiatives (with the option to include images for each feature).
- A party planning checklist with a timeline of tasks, milestones, deadlines, and dependencies.
- A template for a 15-minute daily standup meeting with teammates that includes a table for each individual to leave their updates.
Getting started
- Admins: To access this feature, users need to have smart features and personalization turned on. Admins can turn on default personalization setting for their users in the Admin console.
- End users:
- Help me create is currently supported on pageless documents only, is only available in English at this time, and does not currently incorporate web search results.
- Visit the Help Center to learn more about creating documents with Gemini in Google Docs, which includes tips on how to write prompts to create documents.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on December 10, 2024
- Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on December 16, 2024, with expected completion by January 9, 2025
Availability
Available for Google Workspace customers with these add-ons:
- Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, Education Premium
- Google One AI Premium
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