How to Use Gmail’s ‘Help Me Write’ AI Feature

What Is ‘Help Me Write’ Feature? Gmail’s AI tool creates email drafts from simple prompts. It can also improve existing messages for better clarity and tone.

Check Feature Availability Update Gmail on your phone or use the latest web version. Access depends on eligibility and supported Google Workspace or Gemini plans.

Create a New Email Open Gmail, click Compose, and select Help me write. Enter a prompt describing the email you want to send.

Refine an Existing Draft Type your rough email and choose Help me write → Refine. Use Formalize, Shorten, Elaborate or Rephrase to improve the message.

Adjust Tone and Length Change the email’s tone to friendly, casual or professional. Regenerate the draft until it matches your needs.

Review Before Sending Read and edit the AI-generated email to ensure accuracy. Gmail offers a starting point, but you remain in control of the final message.