Prompting

Effective prompts are key to getting the best results from Gemini in Chrome.

You might already be familiar with prompting Gemini for Workspace for daily tasks, such as using Help me write, the side panel in Docs and Sheets, or in-line drafting in Gmail. While the core logic and natural language style for prompting Gemini in Chrome and Gemini for Workspace is the same, their functions and the way you use them differs in terms of context, access, and intent.

Get the ultimate prompting playbook for Gemini in Chrome

What is a prompt?

The four main areas to consider when writing an effective prompt are:

	Persona—The role you want Gemini to assume.
	Task—The action you want Gemini to take.
	Context—The details or requirements Gemini should know
	Format—The form, style, arrangement, or length Gemini should use.

Here’s an example prompt with all 4 areas:

You are a program manager in [industry]. Draft an executive summary email to [persona] based on [details about relevant program docs]. Limit to bullet points.

Prompting tips

To improve your success with Gemini in Chrome, follow some basic best practices when writing prompts telling Gemini what to do.

	Use natural language—Write as if you’re chatting with another person. Try to express full thoughts in complete sentences.
	Be clear and concise—Tell Gemini what you need it to do as simply as possible—For example,summarize, write, change the tone, create. Use instructions to guide Gemini on what it should do, as well as constraints that tell it what to avoid.
	Avoid complexity—Use specific and relevant phrasing and avoid ambiguous language or jargon.
	Provide context—Upload relevant files and share related documentation so Gemini can send more informed responses.
	Make it a conversation—Break down complex tasks into separate prompts. If the results don’t meet your expectations or there’s room for improvement, simply send another prompt.
	Start with a suggestion—Select one of the suggested prompts in the Gemini in Chrome sidebar to get the conversation started.
	Save time with skills—Pressing the forward-slash key in a chat with Gemini in Chrome opens the skills list – a set of actions that Gemini can take. Think of it as a shortcut to basic prompts you know Gemini will understand. For information about how to use skills in Gemini in Chrome to complete tasks faster, go to Customize your Gemini in Chrome experience.