✍️ Writing
beginner
⏱ 5 min
Shorten any document without losing meaning
Paste a 500-word section and get a tight 150-word version. Zero important information lost — just the filler gone.
Tools used:
ChatGPT
Microsoft Copilot
Step-by-step walkthrough
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Identify what to cut
Ask the AI to diagnose your text first:
💬 Prompt to use:Read this paragraph and identify: (1) any redundant phrases, (2) passive voice that can be made active, (3) filler words that add no meaning. [paste your text]
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Request a shorter version
Follow up with a specific word-count target:
💬 Prompt to use:Now rewrite the paragraph in 100 words or fewer. Keep all key facts. Use active voice. No filler.
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Compare side by side
Put the original and the new version next to each other. Confirm nothing critical was dropped.
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Apply to your document
Replace the original section. Repeat for each section that feels bloated.
💡 Pro tip: For a full document, process it section by section rather than all at once. Better results, easier to catch errors.