A professor has used voice-typing to generate a rough draft of a policy in Google Docs. They find the language too long-winded and informal.
How can they apply the integrated Gemini feature to refine this existing text?
Highlight the text, click the Gemini icon, and select refinement options like “Shorten” and “Formalize.”
When working in Google Docs, the integrated Gemini feature can refine existing content directly within the document. If a voice-typed draft feels too lengthy, conversational, or informal, Gemini can quickly improve the writing without requiring you to leave Google Docs.
To refine the text:
- Highlight the section you want to improve.
- Click the Gemini icon in Google Docs.
- Choose an appropriate refinement option, such as:
- Shorten to make the content more concise.
- Formalize to create a more professional and academic tone.
- Other editing options, depending on the available Gemini features.
This approach streamlines the editing process and helps transform a rough draft into polished, professional writing.
For existing text in Google Docs, the fastest and most efficient method is to highlight the content and use Gemini’s built-in refinement tools, such as Shorten and Formalize, to improve clarity, tone, and readability without leaving the document.