How to write content in Dropbox Dash

You can use Dropbox Dash to help you write content such as emails, project overviews, one-pagers, and more. There are several ways to access and utilize Dash writing tools to help you draft content from scratch, from pre-set templates, or with customized templates. 

How to write content with Dash Chat

You can draft content from scratch in Dash chats. 

To write new content from the Dash start page:

1. Log in to dash.ai.
2. Click Chat in the left sidebar.
3. Enter a prompt in the text box or click Write below the chat box to select from a set of prompts created by Dash. 
4. Click (Send).

Dash will create a content draft from this prompt. To further customize and refine the draft, you can add more instructions or context directly in the chat box. 

Once you’re satisfied with the drafted content, you can click (Copy) below the draft to copy this content onto your clipboard. 

To write content with Dash Chat:

1. Log in to dash.ai.
2. Click (New chat) next to Chats in the left sidebar. 
3. Click Draft document.
4. Select Start from scratch or select one of the templates listed.
5. Enter your prompt in the text box.

To save, copy, or export your draft content:

1. Click Copy text to copy this content to your clipboard, or click Export.
2. Select from the following options:
   • Export to Paper
   • Export to Google Docs
   • Save as PDF
   • Copy as markdown

How to create a custom template

You can create a custom template to reuse prompts, source files, and tone settings for common content types. Once created, you can keep the template for your personal use or share it with others in your organization. 

To create a reusable custom template:

1. Log in to dash.ai.
2. Click Chats or the (New chat) in the left sidebar. 
3. Click Writing tools.
4. Choose Create template.

5. Enter a description or prompt in the text box. 
6. Click  (send).
7. Once the draft appears, click   (Tone) above the draft.
8. Click (Templates)
9. Click Create template.
10. Search or upload your source files.
11. Click Next.
    • Once the draft appears, you can add more instructions or context. 
    • You can also edit the template directly.
12. Click Next.
13. Enter a name and description.
14. Check the box next to Allow others in your organization to use this template to grant permission to share the template, or leave it unchecked to keep the tone setting private.
15. Click Save.

After you create your custom template, it will be saved in your template library, which can be accessed within Writing tools for future drafts.

How to create a custom tone

Tones help ensure your content matches a specific communication style. You can choose from predefined options or create your own to reflect your brand voice. Each tone sets guidelines for language, style, and formality, making it easy to produce consistent, on-brand content. You can also share custom tones with others to maintain alignment across your team or organization. 
 

To apply a tone to your content:

1. Log in to dash.ai.
2. Click Chats or the (New chat)in the left sidebar.
3. Click Writing tools.
4. Click Create tone.
5. Search or upload your source files.
6. Click Next.

7. Enter a name and description.
8. Check the box next to Allow others in your organization to use this tone to grant permission to share the tone, or leave it unchecked to keep the tone setting private.
9. Click Done.
    

After you create your tone, it will be saved in your tone library, which can be accessed within Writing tools for future drafts.