How to Edit Content Using Ask AI

The Ask AI editing feature helps you improve existing content by highlighting text and applying AI-powered refinements. Perfect for polishing drafts, improving clarity, adjusting tone, and ensuring your writing meets professional standards.

When to Use Ask AI for Editing

• Improving clarity and readability

• Adjusting tone and style

• Fixing grammar and structure issues

• Making content more concise or detailed

• Restructuring paragraphs for better flow

• Adapting content for different audiences

Step-by-Step Content Editing

• Select Your Text:Highlight the section you want to edit. This can be:

  • A single sentence, Multiple sentences, An entire paragraph or Several paragraphs

• Access Ask AI:With your text selected, click the ✨ Ask AI button or press Ctrl+J. The AI menu will appear with editing-specific options.

• Choose Your Editing Action:

  • Use Predefined Commands:Select from common editing tasks like:

    • Improve clarity, Make more concise, Expand with details, Change tone. (or)

  • Use Custom Prompts:Enter specific editing instructions such as:

    • "Make this more formal for academic writing"

    • "Simplify this for a general audience"

• Apply Changes:Review the AI's suggested improvements and accept the changes that enhance your content. You can always undo changes if needed.

Types of Editing You Can Do

Style and Tone Adjustments

Structure and Flow Improvements

• Paragraph Organization: "Restructure this paragraph for better flow"

• Sentence Variety: "Vary the sentence structure in this section"

• Logical Sequence: "Reorder these points logically"

• Transition Improvement: "Add better transitions between these ideas"

Content Enhancement

• Add Detail: "Expand this with more specific examples"

• Reduce Redundancy: "Remove repetitive information"

• Strengthen Arguments: "Make this argument more convincing"

• Improve Evidence: "Add supporting details to this claim"

Common Editing Commands

Clarity and Readability

• "Improve clarity" - Makes complex sentences easier to understand

• "Simplify this language" - Reduces jargon and complex terminology

• "Make this more concise" - Removes unnecessary words and redundancy

• "Expand with details" - Adds relevant information and examples

Grammar and Style

• "Fix grammar" - Corrects grammatical errors and awkward phrasing

• "Improve sentence structure" - Enhances flow and readability

• "Use active voice" - Converts passive constructions to active

• "Vary sentence length" - Creates more dynamic, engaging prose

Tone and Audience

• "Make more formal" - Adjusts for academic or professional contexts

• "Make more conversational" - Creates friendly, approachable tone

• "Adjust for [specific audience]" - Tailors content for target readers

• "Match the tone of the rest of the document" - Maintains consistency

Editing Workflow Tips

Progressive Refinement

1. First pass: Focus on major structural and flow issues

2. Second pass: Address clarity and readability

3. Final pass: Polish grammar, style, and minor details

Section-by-Section Approach

Edit smaller sections rather than entire documents for more focused, effective improvements.

Save Versions

Keep track of different versions so you can compare changes and revert if needed.

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