Draft emails with Gemini in Gmail

Important: This feature is available to users on work or school accounts through a Gemini for Google Workspace add-on, and to users on personal accounts through Google One AI Premium. Learn about Gemini features and plans.

This feature is also available through our early access testing program, Google Workspace Labs.

In Gmail, you can use Gemini to draft emails based on your prompts. You can use the Help me write button in Gmail to:

• Write a new draft using a free form prompt. For example, you can ask Gemini to write a birthday invitation or an introduction to a potential business contact.
• Refine a draft. For example, if you enter a rough outline into a draft, Gemini can make the content completely formal.

Supported languages

You can use Gemini in Gmail in some languages. Learn more about language availability.

Write a new draft with Gemini in Gmail

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app .
2. At the bottom right, tap Compose.
   • You can also reply to an email thread.
3. At the top right of the window, tap Help me write.
4. Enter a prompt. For example:
   • "A thank you letter for my job interview"
   • "A birthday invitation for my 5-year-old"
   • "Ask my friend for restaurant recommendations in Toronto"
5. Tap Create.
6. (Optional) To generate another draft, tap Recreate . After you create a new version of the draft, you can’t go back to the previous version.
   • To edit the draft: Tap the generated text and make your changes.
7. If your draft looks good, tap Insert.

Tips:

• For better results, include:
  • Recipient
  • Topic
  • Tone you want to express in your prompt

For example, "An apology to my child's teacher for their absence."

• To get a draft you like, it may take a few tries. To submit a different prompt:
  1. At the top right of the draft, tap Close .
  2. Enter a new prompt.

Refine a draft with Gemini in Gmail

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app .
2. At the bottom right, tap Compose.
   • You can also reply to an email thread or open an existing draft.
3. Write an email draft.
4. At the top right of the window, tap Help me write .
5. Choose an option from the menu:
   • Polish: Refine your draft.
   • Formalize: Make the draft more formal.
   • Elaborate: Add additional details to the draft.
   • Shorten: Shorten the draft.
6. (Optional) To generate another draft, tap Recreate . After you create a new version of the draft, you can’t go back to the previous version.
   • To edit the draft: Tap the generated text and make your changes.
7. To accept the new draft, tap Replace.

Give feedback about a draft

Gemini for Google Workspace is constantly learning and may not be able to support your request.

If the generated draft is inaccurate or looks unsafe, you can let us know by submitting feedback.

• Below the generated text, tap Good suggestion or Bad suggestion .
• After you tap Bad suggestion , tap Get started.
  1. Select a feedback option in the menu, then enter your comments.
  2. Tap Submit .
  3. To allow Google to email you for more information or updates, tap Yes.

Important:

• When you give us feedback, you can choose to include your device logs with the request. These logs help Google when you report a technical issue. Learn how to manage device logs on Android.
• To send feedback with screenshots, tap More in the top right of the window Help & feedback Send feedback. Learn more about sending feedback in Gmail.
• To report a legal issue, create a request.

Troubleshooting issues with Gemini features

• Sometimes, you may not be able to select the Help me write button. When this happens, try again later.
• If you're having trouble entering prompts or have issues generating drafts, try reloading your browser (if you’re on a computer) or closing and reopening the Gmail app (if you’re on Android or iOS).
• To use Gemini features in Gmail, make sure your device language is set to a supported language.
• Learn more about changing language settings.