Challenge 1: Add context to a real task
Challenge 1: Add context to a real task
Grab a real piece of work you need to finish today. Open Gemini and try this:That is it. You have just used context to get a result you can actually use.
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Reference your document
Use @ to reference a document, email, or spreadsheet you are currently working with.
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Write a structured prompt
Write a prompt using the framework: Persona + Task + Context + Format.For example: “You are a project coordinator. Summarise the status updates in @WeeklyStandup.doc. Present as 5 bullet points with next steps for each.”
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Refine the output
Review the output. Send one follow-up prompt to refine it, such as “Shorten this to 3 key points and adjust the tone for a leadership audience.”
Challenge 2: Create an audio overview with NotebookLM
Challenge 2: Create an audio overview with NotebookLM
Pick a document you have been putting off reading, such as a policy update, a long report, or a set of meeting notes.You have just turned a document you were avoiding into something you can absorb without sitting at your desk.
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Create a new notebook
Open NotebookLM and create a new notebook.
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Upload your document
Upload the document as a source. You can drag it in, paste a link, or connect it from Google Drive.
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Generate audio overview
Go to the Studio panel and select Audio Overview.
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Listen and learn
Listen to the summary on your next commute, walk, or coffee break.
Challenge 3: Use a Gem to polish your writing
Challenge 3: Use a Gem to polish your writing
Open a Google Doc or Sheet you are currently editing and try a Gem from the Gemini side panel.You have just used a pre-built agent to improve your work in under two minutes.
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Open the Gemini panel
Click Ask Gemini in the top navigation bar of your document or spreadsheet.
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Browse available Gems
Browse the available Gems in the chat panel. Pick one that matches your task, such as a formatting or polishing Gem.
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Apply the Gem
Highlight a section of your work and ask the Gem to improve it.For example: “Tighten this paragraph and make the language clearer for a non-technical reader.”
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Review and decide
Compare the original with the Gem’s suggestion. Accept, edit, or regenerate.