Create personalized documents with Gemini in Google Docs

Feature availability

Personalization when using Help me create in Google Docs is available as part of Gemini Alpha, which is available for work accounts only. Your administrator controls access to Gemini Alpha work accounts. If you can't find this feature, your administrator may not have Alpha features enabled for your organization .
This feature is also available in Google Workspace Experiments, which is a trusted tester program for users on personal accounts to try new AI features . To check if you have access to Workspace Experiments features, open a new document in Google Docs and look for a bottom bar. Learn where you can use Workspace Experiments features .
This feature is also available for Google AI Ultra and Google AI Pro accounts .

If you don’t have access to personalization when using Help me create, your experience will look different. Learn how to create documents with Gemini in Google Docs .
This feature is currently available on desktop and in English only.

You can use Gemini in Google Docs to generate first drafts that incorporate relevant context and sources from your files in Drive, Chat, Gmail, and the web. You can also reference existing specific writing style and formatting to create personalized documents such as proposals, project plans, and blog posts.

Create documents with Gemini

On your computer, open a document in Google Docs .
At the bottom bar, in the prompt field, enter a prompt that describes the document you want to create.
Optional: Match an existing document’s formatting: layout, style, and structure. Learn how to reference a file to match its format .
Optional: Use an existing document to reference a specific writing style. Learn how to reference a file to match a writing style .
Optional: Add docs as reference for your new content. Learn how to reference other files to create content .
Click Submit.
Optional: To review the sources you used, select Sources.

Reference a file to match its format

You can use a Google Doc as a template for Gemini to generate content that matches its layout, style, and structure.

On an empty Google Doc tab, above the bottom bar, select Match doc format.
In the pop up, select the file you want to useClick Add.
Enter a prompt that describes the document you want to create. The layout, style, and structure of the content will be based on the document you select.
Press Enter.

Reference a file to match a writing style

You can reference a writing style like the tone of voice, sentence structure, and vocabulary complexity from a Google Drive doc.

On a Google Doc, at the bottom bar, click Tools .
Select Writing style Add doc from Drive.
In the pop up, click Add document.
Select the file you want to use.
Click Add.
- Gemini generates a summary of the writing style it applies. For example: “Formal, objective, and direct. Concise phrasing but avoid acronyms.”
Click Confirm.
Optional: If the style described doesn’t meet your preference, select a different file.

Tip:If you paste new content to an existing doc where Gemini used another existing document to match its writing style, select Match writing style.

Reference other files to create content

You can ask Gemini to use specific files to write, edit, or refine content. For example: “Update the project timeline based on the latest updates from our meeting notes doc.”

At the bottom bar, click Sources Add from Driveor other location.
- Or, you can type “@” and then search and select from the menu.
Select one or more files.
Click Add.

Select where Gemini can search for information

You can select the locations where Gemini can proactively search for content related to your prompt. Learn how to use sources with Google Workspace with Gemini .

Examples of how you can use Gemini in Docs to write

Your Goal	You should use
Generate new content using existing information from your emails.	“Draft a list of all upcoming deadlines for “website redesign project that are on my emails.” And also make sure “Gmail” is checked in under "Sources."
Match the look of another file.	“Draft a new project proposal for 'Project Apollo.' Match the format of the '2024 Template' file.”
Write a draft using your tone of voice.	“Draft a project proposal for a new community garden. Match the writing style of my 'Previous Proposals' file.”
Use information from the web to generate new content.	“Generate two paragraphs on the impact of high speed mobile internet on the transformation of the taxi cab industry. And also make sure “Web search” is turned on as a location."

Minimize or hide the bottom bar

By default, the Gemini bar automatically minimizes to clear your screen and help you focus on what you write.

At the bottom bar, click Overflow menu Minimize Gemini bar.
Optional: To show the Gemini bar again, at the bottom, hover over Gemini.

Learn how to write prompts to create documents

Here are some quick tips to help you write prompts to create documents with “help me create” in Google Docs:

When you write prompts:

Use natural language

Write like you talk.
Express thoughts in full sentences.

Be specific

Provide as much context as possible in your prompt, for example: “Written for a millennial audience. Include illustrations related to each story.”
Attach relevant documents. Use the @ symbol and descriptive prompts to specify details like audience, purpose, and goals.

Make it a conversation

If the results don’t meet your expectations or you believe there’s room for improvement, fine tune your prompts.
To yield better results, use follow-up prompts and an iterative process of review and refinement.

Learn how to bring your best ideas to life with Google Workspace with Gemini. Get Generative AI training & help .

Sample prompts for “help me create”

To get better results, provide as much relevant context as possible and build on your prompts, such as:

“Help me create a content plan for a blogpost on health conscious superfoods. Include potential recipes, nutritional information, ingredients, and personal tips.”

“I am a team leader for the CyberMax project, and I am working on a daily sync with the team members and editors. Can you please prepare an organized and professional format for the daily sync doc with dates, action items, an agenda, and some open-ended questions?”

“Hi! Can you help me draft a fun Friday memo for my team thanking them for their hard work and reminding them Monday is a holiday? I’d like it to be work appropriate, but fun using emojis and jokes or puns!”

“Blank financial report template for bakery in Q1 and Q2.”

“I'm leaving my kids with a babysitter for an evening date night. Can you help me create detailed instructions for the babysitter, including daytime and nighttime schedules, allergies, favorite snacks and toys for each child, and emergency contacts?”

Give feedback on generated documents

Google Workspace with Gemini is constantly learning and may not be able to support your request. Because feedback may be human readable, please do not submit data that contains personal, confidential, or sensitive information.

If you get a suggestion that’s inaccurate or that you feel is unsafe, you can submit feedback. Your feedback can help improve AI-assisted Workspace features and broader Google efforts in AI.

In the bottom bar, click Leave feedback.
- Or, in the side panel, click Good responseor Bad response.
Select the data you want to share. This includes prompts and outputs.
Enter additional feedback.
Click Submit.

To provide general feedback on this feature, at the top, go to Help and then Help Docs improve.

To report a legal issue, create a request .