Using Google Drive Files in Gemini

• Gemini in Gmail can access files stored in your Google Drive and use their contents when generating emails;
• This allows you to create more accurate and context-aware email drafts without manually copying information between applications;
• Gemini can analyse information from documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other supported Google Drive files.

Referencing Files in Gemini

There are two main ways to reference a file:

1. Using @ followed by the file name
   • Example: @CV;
   • Useful when you know the file's name.
2. Using Add from Drive
   • Click the + icon in the Gemini sidebar;
   • Select Add from Drive;
   • Choose the file you want Gemini to use;
   • Useful when you cannot remember the file name.

Creating Emails from Documents

• Gemini can use information contained within documents to draft emails automatically;
• Examples include:
  • Creating cover letters from a CV;
  • Drafting client updates from project reports;
  • Writing summaries based on meeting notes;
  • Creating follow-up emails from planning documents.

Creating Emails from Spreadsheets

• Gemini can also analyse spreadsheet data and use it when drafting emails;
• For example, it can:
  • Identify project owners;
  • Find outstanding tasks;
  • Detect pending approvals;
  • Extract relevant dates and deadlines.
• Gemini can then generate emails targeted to the appropriate recipients based on the information it finds.

Combining File References with Prompts

• The quality of Gemini's output depends on both:
  • The information contained within the file;
  • The instructions you provide in your prompt.
• Effective prompts clearly specify:
  • Who the email is for;
  • What the email should achieve;
  • Any required tone or formatting.

Best Practice

• Use file references when the information already exists in a document or spreadsheet;
• This reduces manual copying and helps ensure the generated email reflects the latest version of the source material;
• Always review generated emails before sending to verify that Gemini has interpreted the file correctly.