Gmail’s AI Web Writing Assistant

Google Introduces “Help Me Write” Feature on Gmail Web

Google is expanding “Help me write” to Gmail on the web, allowing users to whip up or tweak emails using Gemini AI. Just like on mobile, users will see a prompt to use the feature when opening a blank draft in Gmail.

Google’s “Help me write” feature is only available to users who subscribe to Google One AI Premium or have the Gemini add-on for Workspace. In addition to generating an email draft, “Help me write” can also provide suggestions on how to formalize, elaborate, or shorten a message.

Enhanced Features for Writing Emails

Google is also adding a shortcut for the “polish” option available within its “Help me write” toolset, which will appear on drafts with over 12 words. For Gmail on the web, users can click the shortcut or type Ctrl + H to quickly refine an email.

On mobile, the option will replace the existing “Refine my draft” shortcut. Instead of swiping to see options to polish, formalize, elaborate, or shorten an email, the app will automatically refine the message when the “polish” shortcut is swiped. Users can then tweak the message further with Google’s other AI editing tools.

Rollout Plan and Availability

Google will gradually roll out “Help me write” on the web, along with its new “polish” shortcut starting today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can access the “Help me write” feature on Gmail?

A: The feature is available to users who subscribe to Google One AI Premium or have the Gemini add-on for Workspace.

Q: What additional suggestions does “Help me write” provide?

A: In addition to generating an email draft, the feature can help users formalize, elaborate, or shorten their messages.

Q: How can users quickly refine their emails with the new “polish” shortcut?

A: Users can click the shortcut or type Ctrl + H on Gmail web to enhance their email drafts.

Q: What changes can mobile users expect with the new “polish” shortcut?

A: The shortcut will replace the existing “Refine my draft” option, allowing for automatic message refinement and further tweaking using Google’s AI editing tools.

Q: When is the rollout of “Help me write” and the “polish” shortcut expected to be completed?

A: Google will gradually introduce the feature and shortcut, starting today, to make email composition and editing more efficient for users.

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