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AI rewriter

Create original content faster with Copilot rewrite, coach, draft, and summarization features in Microsoft Word.

Boost writing productivity with Word AI rewriter

Save time writing so you can focus on structure and presentation. Discover Microsoft Copilot content tools like auto rewrite, summarization, and text expansion inside Word.

Make a fresh draft with Word AI rewriter

Update existing content drafts with the Copilot auto rewrite tool. Improve the flow and readability of your writing by generating content rewrites with tailored Copilot prompts.

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Communicate the bottom line with Word AI summaries

Use Copilot summarization tools to distill the key points from your text. Make a specific section shorter, or insert a summary of the whole document. Effectively summarize your points clearly whether in academic, business, or scientific settings.

An abstract of an AI summary in Microsoft Word.

Rework specific content areas with Editor and Copilot

Uncover content issues such as lack of clarity in your writing with Editor.  Rewrite flagged individual sentences and paragraphs with Copilot to improve readability and express your ideas clearly to make it easier for your readers.

Rework content with MS Editor and Copilot.

Let AI keep writing for you

Overcome writer’s block by brainstorming writing ideas with Copilot. Let Copilot suggest logical content based on existing writing, then select your favorite suggestion to keep or use as inspiration.

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Chat with Copilot in Word

Chat with Copilot for more complex tasks without leaving Word. You can get specific examples on a topic to provide better value to readers, or analyze your content for a specific purpose like a cover letter or SEO article on a blog.

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Refine content with Editor

Check documents and writing for clarity, conciseness, formality, and more with Editor. Select whether your text draft should be refined in a casual, professional, or formal tone to customize Editor suggestions and overall score.

An abstract of Editor in Microsoft Word.

Versatile AI rewriter and paraphraser for everyone

  • Job seekers: improving cover letter and resume impact.

  • Editors: analyzing pieces of text for style and themes.

  • Entrepreneurs: writing personalized business proposals.

  • Marketers: refreshing old blogs and optimizing copy.

  • Students: synthesizing research into essays.

  • Academics: creating abstracts or summaries.

AI rewriter use cases.

How to use Copilot for AI rewriting in Word

  1. Start a Microsoft 365 subscription to access Copilot in Word

  2. Ask Copilot anything in the top bar of a new document

  3. Select the Copilot icon in the margin to insert a summary, keep writing, or get coaching

  4. Highlight text, then select the Copilot icon in the margin to rewrite, shorten, or visualize as a table

  5. Click the Copilot icon in the upper right corner to show the main chat

A Copilot abstract in Microsoft Word.

Frequently asked questions

  • How do you rewrite AI-generated text?

    If you want to revise AI-generated text, focus on adding specific examples of your topic, speaking from your experience, and writing in language that’s natural to you.

  • Can you summarize PDFs with AI?

    Upload a text-based PDF to your OneDrive account and then open a preview in Word online. Next, select Open in desktop to convert the PDF to a Word file. In the next popup, select View or Edit to open the new Word document online. (No desktop app needed.)  Once the PDF has been converted to a Word document, you’ll see a summary at the top of the document.

  • Can you summarize video transcripts with AI?

    You can summarize video transcripts with AI in Word. Use your video script or get a transcript from a video on YouTube. Paste it into a new Word document with Copilot enabled. Place your cursor at the end of the document, click the Copilot icon and then select Insert a summary.

  • Can AI rewrite my resume?

    Yes, you can use Copilot in Word to rewrite your resume from text or PDF. Give Copilot specific directions like your preferred role position or the requirements of a job advertisement to refine the output. Then, improve the visual impact with our resume builder.

Try the AI rewriter today in Microsoft Word