How Does Google Duet Work in Docs?
Google Gemini is a standalone AI chatbot, so you cant actually use it in Docs.
Instead, Google integrated their Duet AI into Google Docs and other Workspace apps.
you’ve got the option to also access Google Duet features in existing documents.
ClickHelp me write(pencil icon).
key in a prompt for the task you want Duet to perform, and clickCreate.
Duet can write a rough draft of a specific document, brainstorm ideas, and perform other writing tasks.
If you dont enter a prompt immediately, it will cycle through random prompts to give you ideas.
Wait while Duet performs the writing task.
This process can take a while if the servers are overloaded.
Once satisfied with the initial result, clickRefinefor additional options.
Rephrase rewrites the existing text, whereas Recreate discards the generated text and starts over.
When satisfied with the results, clickInsertto place the generated text in your document.
Now that the generated text has been inserted into your document, you might edit it manually.
Start by highlighting and replacing any placeholder text, and then customize the details to fit your purposes.
you’re free to use this button to add new content to a document or re-write portions.
key in your prompt, then clickCreate.
Use theRecreateandRefineoptions to adjust the generated text, then clickInsertwhen youre happy with the results.
To adjust existing text, highlight a passage and click theHelp Me Writebutton.
If youre satisfied with the results, clickReplaceto replace the old passage with the new passage.
If you arent satisfied, you could use the Recreate and Refine options to adjust the passage further.
What Can Google Duet Do in Google Docs?
In addition to those basic functions, Google Duet also accepts customized prompts that it applies to existing text.
Duet can also help with brainstorming, structuring your ideas, and providing feedback on things youve already written.
Microsoft is rolling out its own AI-powered tool for MS Office called Copilot.
