The Google Way of Prompting

Gemini for Google Workspace prompt guide (inthecloud.withgoogle.com)

Google has released a comprehensive handbook called the “Gemini for Google Workspace Prompting Guide 101” to help users supercharge their productivity using the power of generative AI.

This quick-start guide provides the foundation for writing effective prompts to get the most out of Gemini, Google’s AI assistant embedded directly into apps like Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Meet and Slides. Let us see now the Art and Science of prompting by Google Gemini.

The Art and Science of Prompting

Prompts are like conversation starters with your AI assistant. While the possibilities are virtually endless, Google recommends following these best practices:

1. Use natural language and express complete thoughts
2. Be specific, provide context, and iterate
3. Keep it concise and avoid jargon
4. Make it a conversation and refine as needed

Google outlines four key elements to consider when crafting a well-designed prompt:

• Persona: The role or point of view you want the AI to take
• Task: The specific action you need the AI to perform
• Context: Relevant background information
• Format: The desired structure and style of the output