Document Creation

The "Help me write" feature in Google Docs uses AI to generate text or rewrite existing text based on user-defined prompts, saving time and effort in content creation. This feature offers you a range of options for refining the generated text, including adjusting tone, summarising, bulletizing, elaborating, shortening, and rephrasing, allowing you to fine-tune the output to your specific needs.

How can it help me?

  • Saves Time and Effort: Help Me Write takes the burden out of document creation, letting you quickly generate high-quality drafts and reducing the time spent on composing messages.

  • Improves Writing Quality: The feature can help you enhance the clarity, tone, and professionalism of your documents, making your communication more effective.

  • Overcomes Writer's Block: If you're struggling to start a document or find the right words, Help Me Write can provide inspiration and get your creative juices flowing.

How do I use it?

  • On your computer, open a document on Google Docs.

  • In the document, click where you want to write.

  • On the left, click Help me write.

  • Enter a prompt. For example:

    • “Write a poem about the life of a 6 year old boy”

    • “How-to guide for operating a lawn mower”

    • “Thank you letter after an interview"

Tip: For better results, write instructions instead of questions. For example: "Write an event plan for a summit on tech design."

  • Click Create.


  • Edit your prompt: At the top of the pop-up window, click the prompt. Edit your prompt and click Update.

  • Rewrite the suggested text: Click Refine and choose an option:

    • Tone: Select Formal or Casual

    • Summarize: Gives the key points of the text

    • Bulletize: Formats the text into a bulleted list

    • Elaborate: Adds details to build upon the text

    • Shorten: Makes the text more concise

    • Retry: Create a new version of the text.

      • Important: After creating a new version, you can’t go back to the previous version.

  • When you’re finished, click Insert.

Rewrite text with Gemini in Google Docs
  • On your computer, open a document on Google Docs.

  • Select the text you want to rewrite.

  • On the left, click Help me write.

  • Choose an option from the menu:

    • Tone: Select Formal or Casual

    • Summarize: Gives the key points of the text

    • Bulletize: Formats the text into a bulleted list

    • Elaborate: Adds details to build upon the text

    • Shorten: Makes the text more concise

    • Rephrase: Rewords the text

    • Custom: You can also write your own prompt to refine the text.


    • Edit your prompt: At the top of the pop-up window, click the prompt. Edit your prompt and click Update.

    • Continue refining the suggested text: Click Refine and repeat.

    • Create a new version of the text: Click Refine then Retry.

      • Important: After creating a new version, you can’t go back to the previous generated version.

  • Choose an option:

    • Click Replace to accept the new text.

    • Click Insert to add the new text under the existing text.

    • Click Close to keep your existing text.

Tips & Tricks

  • Be specific: The more detail you provide in your prompt, the better the document will be.

  • Experiment with prompts: Try different prompts to explore various writing styles and tones.

  • Iterate: If the first draft isn't perfect, refine your prompt or edit the generated text.

  • Combine with Smart Compose: Use Smart Compose in conjunction with Gemini for even more efficient document writing.