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Introducing AI into your daily workflow can be a game changer, especially when it comes to email management. If you’re a Gmail user, you’ll be glad to know you can use Gemini, Google’s AI model, to streamline your email experience and improve productivity.
1Enable the Google Workspace Gemini Extension
Like other powerful generative AI tools, Google’s Gemini can help with daily tasks such as brainstorming, writing, and research. However, one advantageGemini has over other tools like ChatGPT, is its integration with Google Workspace, allowing you to access Gmail and other Workspace tools within Gemini.
This Gemini extension helps you get more personalized responses to your queries. To enable Google Workspace tools and access Gmail in Gemini:
Once enabled, Gemini can access your Gmail inbox and other Workspace tools, including Google Docs and Google Drive.
2Use Gemini to Summarize Your Emails
Here’s an example of how to summarize your emails in Gemini:
you’re able to also use Gemini to summarize emails from a specific sender. Simply type@Gmailin the text box and prompt Gemini to summarize an email from a specific sender or with a specific subject line. This can be useful for keeping track of important conversations without having to sift through multiple emails.
3Find Specific Emails in Gemini
One of the best ways to use Gmail in Gemini is to quickly find a specific email. This saves you from endless scrolling andsearching through your Gmail inbox, especially if you have a lot of emails to go through.
@Gmailfind all the emails from Dan Silvestre
You can prompt Gemini to find emails from a specific sender, date, or subject. Gemini will provide a list of relevant emails that match your search criteria. Click the link to the email to view it in your Gmail inbox.
4Draft Emails in Gemini
Using Gemini to draft emails is another handy feature that can save you time. However, it’s important to edit the draft before sending it out, as Gemini may not capture all the nuances of your message.
Here’s an example of how to draft emails in Gemini:
@Gmaildraft a response to the email from Caroline Dooner
5Turn Emails Into Actionable Data
Email should empower you to do your best work, which means, the less time you spend in your inbox, the more time you have for other tasks. One way Gemini can help you achieve this goal is by turning emails into actionable data.
Here’s how to turn emails into useful data:
@Gmailfind all my emails about AI this year
Organize the above information in a table with dates
These Gemini tricks are just a few examples of how you can optimize your Gmail experience and increase productivity. You can play with different prompts to discover more ways to stay on top of your emails and work in Gemini.
