During Cloud Next ’23, Google not only unveiled updates to Chat and Meet but also introduced an exciting addition to the Google Docs Proofread feature, according to 9To5Google.
This feature utilizes AI to provide advanced writing suggestions, surpassing the capabilities of the current Spelling and Grammar Check. The previous existing feature in the Google Docs app is spell check, which only corrects spellings and at times corrects grammatical errors. But, with this new feature, it goes a step further in getting your work properly proofread.
Google Docs Proofread details
Google Docs Proofread as AI-powered writing enhancement, representing a departure from conventional spell and grammar checking. In addition to addressing spelling and grammar, this new feature encompasses a broader spectrum of writing improvements.
It encompasses conciseness, active voice, wording, and sentence split (breaking complex sentences into more digestible segments. In other words, it just means making sentences much easier to understand.)
Accessible through the familiar ‘A’ and ‘check mark’ icons within the toolbar, a distinctive blue dot will alert users when writing suggestions are available. Tapping this icon opens a side panel, presenting users with an organized array of suggestions. Users can conveniently review and accept/reject suggestions based on their types.
This innovation streamlines the process of creating high-quality content within Google Docs. Importantly, users retain full control, as they can easily enable or disable the Proofread feature from the Tools menu.
Proofread promises to enhance the conciseness, clarity, and readability of documents. Importantly, these suggestions seamlessly integrate into the writing process, avoiding disruption. Users can thoughtfully review suggestions via the Proofread sidebar, deciding which aligns with their writing style.
It’s essential to note that Proofread is a premium offering, available as a Duet AI for Workspace Enterprise add-on. The rollout is underway, ensuring that Google Docs users can soon benefit from these writing enhancements, catering to diverse professional domains.
2023-09-01 15:09:05