: Include background information or upload relevant documents from Google Drive to personalize the output.
: Use this mode for comprehensive reports where Gemini browses multiple web sources and provides cited results.
: Define the persona (e.g., "Act as a senior software architect") and the exact output format (e.g., "a Markdown table"). Gemini 2.8.11
: You can analyze photos, video (up to 4K via the Veo engine), and audio directly within the chat. 3. Workflow Integrations
: A side-by-side environment for writing and coding where you can collaborate with the AI in real-time. : You can analyze photos, video (up to
To get the most out of advanced models, follow these core principles:
: For complex logic or math, explicitly ask Gemini to "think step-by-step" to reduce errors. To get the most out of advanced models,
: Create custom AI personas with permanent instructions for recurring tasks like meal planning or code reviews.