Note:
This article uses the free Gemini app.
The steps are the same if you have signed up for Gemini Advanced.
The latter is a subscription service but allows you to upload documents and other features.
Both methods are straightforward and offer a clean interface for interacting with Gemini.
Gemini supports 40 languages and is available in over 230 countries.
On an iOS unit, Gemini is available via a tab within theGoogle app.
How Do I Use Gemini AI?
Gemini relies ongenerative AIto take your natural language queries and turn them into detailed answers.
In the Gemini chat window, begin typing your request in theEnter your prompt herefield.
Make your prompt specific while giving Gemini as much context as you could about your query.
Ask follow-up questions and carry out a conversation with the chatbot.
grab the pencil icon next to your query to edit the original question, and then chooseUpdate.
SelectNew chaton the sidebar to start a conversation on another topic with the chatbot.
Tip:
Google suggests severaltips for getting the best results with your prompts.
Download the freeGemini for Workspace prompt guideif you use Google Workspace with other tools in the suite.
Review Gemini’s Answer With More Features
You don’t have to accept Gemini’s original answer.
The generative AI chatbot offers a few extra methods to change the style of the answer.
SelectShow draftsand view two more versions of the result.
you could chooseRegenerate draftsto force Gemini to make another attempt at better answers.
Give Gemini’s large language model some feedback by choosing theGood responseorBad responseicons (the thumb icons).
Use this to tailor the answers for your intended audience or finetune them.
Highlight any part of the text and select theModify selected texticon.
The other options ofRegenerate,Shorter,Longer, andRemoveare self-explanatory.
Gemini can be error-prone.
Select theGooglebutton at the foot of the response to double-check the answers.
Go toSettings>Extensions.
Enable or disable your choice of extensions with the toggle switch.
To automatically use any Google services as an extension, mention it in the prompt.
Alternatively, enter @ and pick the extension to allow Gemini to use a specific extension.
Gemini is a handy way to summarize YouTube videos you don’t want to watch till the end.
Ask Gemini multiple questions to dig deeper into the video’s content in half the time.
