Google Docs is getting a new feature called "Help me create," powered by Google's AI, Gemini. This tool, experimental for now, is made to assist users in generating formatted documents from scratch, adding to the already existing "Help me write" functionality that provides help with, as the name suggests, writing, rewriting, and editing text.
The "Help me create" option lets users start many types of documents, such as proposals, project trackers, blog posts, dinner menus, and more. As reported by 9to5Google, users can include content from their Google Workspace files by simply typing "@" followed by the file name. Google suggests sharing details like audience, purpose, and goals to get the best results from the tool.
It uses Gemini to understand user requests and make formatted document templates, it also suggests relevant content sections based on the initial prompt. This helps by giving users a solid starting point so they can focus on improving the content.
Currently, "Help me create" is in the testing phase and has limited availability. It's accessible through Workspace Labs, Google's platform for experimental features, and is only available to participants in the Gemini for Google Workspace Alpha and Workspace Labs programs.
If you have access, you can find the feature by going to File > New > Help me create, or it may appear as a prompt at the top of new documents.
Note: This feature can add different Workspace files, but it won't retain the original layout or style.