How to Get Google to Write Your Emails Using Gmail's New AI Tool

Call it the ChatGPT effect but Google has gone into overdrive mode when it comes to launching AI-powered features. 

Google's reach is immense and AI features are now reaching apps like Docs and Gmail, which have a large user base. In Gmail, Google has introduced a new "Write for me feature", that can compose emails for users, reports Times of India. 

What is ‘Help me write' feature?

“Help me write” can create entire email drafts for you based on simple prompts. It is currently available as part of the Workspace Labs program, and you can sign up online and express your interest in joining the program.

How to use the feature?

Here are the steps on how to get Gmail to write your emails using Google's Write for Me tool:

Open Gmail and click on “Compose”

At the bottom of the compose window, click the “Help me write” button.

In the Prompt box, type a brief description of what you want the email to say. For example, you could type “write an email for leave application" or “send a mail about not being able to attend an event."

Click “Create” and Gmail will generate a draft of your email. You can edit the draft as needed

Once you are satisfied, click on the “Insert” option

When you are finished, click “Send.”

Things to keep in mind

Google is using the power of AI to save time and energy when writing emails. The “Write for me: feature can also help users to write more effective emails by providing them with a starting point and suggesting ways to improve their writing.

The more specific you are in your prompt, the better the results will be. For example, instead of typing "Email to a colleague," try typing "Email to my colleague Ryan about a presentation."

You can use the Formalise, Elaborate, and Shorten buttons to change the tone and length of the draft.

You can also use the Refresh button to generate a new draft.

The Write for Me tool is not able to understand all types of requests. For example, it can not write emails that require specific knowledge or expertise.

The "Write for me" tool is not able to write emails that are confidential or sensitive in nature.