Key Facts

• The new "Select from Screen" feature in Chrome allows users to highlight any area of a webpage, ask Gemini questions about it, and receive relevant information, making it easier to search for information without having to manually type out search queries.
• To use "Select from Screen", users need to open Chrome, click the "Ask Gemini" button at the top of the browser, click the "+" button, and then select "Select from screen", after which they can adjust the selected area and type in their query.
• The feature provides various use cases, such as highlighting a few pairs of sneakers to ask which is best for a specific running style, capturing a part of a diagram or text for a clearer explanation, or selecting a single object or part of a page to reimagine or redesign it.
• The "Select from Screen" feature is available in Chrome version 149, which users can check for by clicking the three vertical dots at the top right of their browser, then going to Settings > About Chrome, and Chrome will display the current version and check for updates.
• The feature works similarly to "Circle to Search" on mobile devices, allowing users to select any area of the screen and ask questions about it, and users can also remove selections by hovering over them and clicking the "X" button at the upper right of the selection.