Ask and write with Dash

Dropbox Dash helps you work more efficiently by bringing together content from your connected apps in one place. You can ask questions, summarize information, draft content, and find the files you need without switching between tools.

Whether you’re looking for a quick answer, reviewing source material, or creating a first draft, Dash helps you move work forward using the content you already have access to.

How it works

Dash uses content from your connected apps and any files you add as sources to answer questions, summarize information, and generate drafts. In some cases, it may also use web content to support a response.

Dash always respects existing permissions, so you can only see and use content you already have access to.

With Dash, you can:

• Ask questions about your content and get direct answers

• Summarize documents, emails, and notes

• Create drafts based on your source material

• Find and explore files across your connected apps

• Apply preset or custom tones to match your organization’s voice

You can also add specific files or sources to guide Dash toward the right context for a task.

Things to keep in mind

• Dash only uses content you already have access to

• Content from unconnected apps isn’t included

• Using Dash doesn’t share your source files

Try these prompts

The following examples show how you can use Dash in common work scenarios:

Emails and updates

• “Draft a follow-up email based on these meeting notes.”

• “Write a short project update using this document.”

• “Rewrite this message to make it more polished and concise.”

Summaries

• “Summarize this report in five bullet points.”

• “What are the key takeaways from this presentation?”

• “Pull out the action items from these meeting notes.”

Projects and team knowledge

• “What’s the latest status mentioned in these materials?”

• “Summarize the main themes across these documents.”

• “What should I know before this meeting based on these files?”

Finding information

• “Find the latest onboarding deck.”

• “Search for the project brief from last quarter.”

• “Show me documents related to the launch plan.”

Write and refine content

Dropbox Dash helps you get started faster, refine your ideas, and save time on repetitive writing tasks.

You can use it to:

• Draft emails, updates, or proposals

• Rewrite content to improve tone and clarity

• Generate ideas when you’re not sure where to start

To get better results, be specific. For example, you can include:

• Tone: how you want the message to sound (for example, friendly, professional, or concise)

• Length: how long it should be (for example, “under 100 words” or “two sentences”)

• Purpose: what the content is for and who it’s for

• Context: key details, goals, or background information

• Examples: a reference or excerpt to guide the style

• Placeholders: use fields like [Industry], [Job Title], or [Client Name] to tailor content

The more context you provide, the more relevant and useful the output will be.

Dropbox Dash also offers templates to help you get started faster and keep your content consistent with your team’s style.

What data sources are used?

Dropbox Dash uses content from your connected apps and any files you upload. It can search across these sources to find the information you need. When you connect an app, only you can access and search its content.

Access and permissions implications

Dash respects your organization’s existing access and permissions. This means you can only see and use content you already have access to, and sensitive information remains protected.