Rewrite or improve text
Paste or reference text and ask Copilot to make it clearer, shorter, more formal, friendlier or easier to read.
Where the action happens
Copilot Chat / Word / Outlook
Product or feature needed
Rewrite and editing
AI required
Yes
Extra credits
Usually no additional credits for normal Microsoft 365 Copilot use
Technical skill
Low
Risk level
Low to medium - meaning can change during rewriting
Licence dependency
Availability depends on the Copilot surface and licence.
Credit dependency
Usually none for normal in-app use.
UK availability
available
What it can do
- Change tone, length, structure or reading level.
- Improve clarity, grammar and flow.
- Create alternative versions for different audiences.
Limitations
- Rewriting can accidentally change meaning or remove important nuance.
Prerequisites
- Check the final wording before using it.
Notes
Generic capability.
Watch-outs for Ask & create
- Start with what you want to accomplish, then check whether your organisation permits the use and the information involved.
- Use the AI Redlines for boundaries that should not be delegated to AI.
- Licensing, privacy and governance detail is available separately for users who need it.
Last checked: 2026-10-09
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