Google has rolled out an upgrade to its Gemini writing tools in Gmail, offering more assistance in refining your email drafts. When youโre working on an email, you can use the new “Polish” option to give your draft a more polished finish. This new feature joins other Gemini-powered โHelp me writeโ options such as “Formalise” and “Elaborate,” giving you greater control over the tone and style of your emails.
New AI-powered shortcuts on mobile
In addition to the new โPolishโ feature, Google has made it easier to access these AI writing tools directly from your email draft. If youโre using Gmail on Android or iOS, youโll now see shortcuts appear within the body of your emails, making it clear that you have these powerful tools at your disposal.
These tools are part of the Google One AI Premium package or available to those who have purchased Googleโs Gemini add-on for Workspace. If you fall into one of these categories, youโll notice a “Help me write” shortcut when you start a new draft. By tapping this option, you can let Gemini draft your email from scratch.
Refining your drafts with ease
Once youโve written at least 12 words in your draft, whether AI-generated or your own, youโll notice a new โRefine my draftโ shortcut appear in grey letters below your text. By swiping your thumb across this text, you can choose to “Polish,” “Formalise,” “Elaborate,” or “Shorten” your draft, depending on whatโs needed. You can also opt to have Gemini create an entirely new draft.
If the โRefine my draftโ shortcut doesnโt appear, you can achieve the same results by tapping the pencil icon, which will also bring up the available options for refining your email.
With these enhancements, Gmail users now have even more powerful tools to create professional, well-crafted emails with minimal effort.
