Rewriting Sections
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Editing specific sections with Copilot in Word
Copilot can rewrite an entire document — but most of the time you don't need that. Usually the draft is mostly fine, and only a few sections need work. Editing in place keeps the parts you like untouched.
To edit a section, highlight the text you want to change. Two ways to open Copilot on that selection:
- Click the magic pen icon that appears next to the text;
- Right-click and choose Copilot.
Once Copilot opens, you can type a custom prompt telling it exactly what to change — for example: make this more engaging, add more detail, or rewrite for a non-technical audience. The rest of the document stays as it is.
This works best for tightening descriptions, shifting tone, or filling in missing detail in one spot.
Auto-rewrite
Sometimes the meaning is right but the phrasing isn't. For that, Copilot has Auto-rewrite. Select a sentence, choose Auto-rewrite, and Copilot offers several alternative versions side by side.
You browse the options and pick the one that fits best. Good for:
- Polishing language;
- Avoiding repetition;
- Replacing a sentence that sounds awkward or too formal.
The meaning stays the same — only the wording changes.
1. You have a paragraph that says exactly what you want, but the wording feels stiff. Which is the better fit — a custom Copilot prompt, or Auto-rewrite?
2. Why is editing one section at a time often better than asking Copilot to rewrite the whole document?
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Rewriting Sections
Editing specific sections with Copilot in Word
Copilot can rewrite an entire document — but most of the time you don't need that. Usually the draft is mostly fine, and only a few sections need work. Editing in place keeps the parts you like untouched.
To edit a section, highlight the text you want to change. Two ways to open Copilot on that selection:
- Click the magic pen icon that appears next to the text;
- Right-click and choose Copilot.
Once Copilot opens, you can type a custom prompt telling it exactly what to change — for example: make this more engaging, add more detail, or rewrite for a non-technical audience. The rest of the document stays as it is.
This works best for tightening descriptions, shifting tone, or filling in missing detail in one spot.
Auto-rewrite
Sometimes the meaning is right but the phrasing isn't. For that, Copilot has Auto-rewrite. Select a sentence, choose Auto-rewrite, and Copilot offers several alternative versions side by side.
You browse the options and pick the one that fits best. Good for:
- Polishing language;
- Avoiding repetition;
- Replacing a sentence that sounds awkward or too formal.
The meaning stays the same — only the wording changes.
Thanks for your feedback!
