✍️ 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

  1. 1

    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]
  2. 2

    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.
  3. 3

    Compare side by side

    Put the original and the new version next to each other. Confirm nothing critical was dropped.

  4. 4

    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.