November 26, 2024
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Edit and revise your essays with AI
Writing the first draft of an essay is just the beginning—the real magic happens in the editing phase. Once you’ve penned your thoughts, it’s time to look over your work and polish it to perfection. While editing can be time-consuming and tedious, it’s easier with the right tools. Learn how to revise and enhance your writing with Microsoft Edge.
Real-time editing with built-in Editor
Editor is an online AI text editor built directly into your Microsoft Edge browser. When you’re typing in the Bing search box, in the Edge sidebar, or on any webpage that doesn’t have its own internal editing software, Editor will offer you spelling, sentence autocompletion, and grammar suggestions in real time.
Editor helps you find what you need in searches more quickly by correcting spelling and autocompleting words, phrases, and sentences, which can speed up writing and revising. You can also use it as a quick spelling and grammar checker by pasting any text into the Bing search box.
Whether you’re looking up a new source, fact checking, or testing the strength of a phrase, Editor will automatically correct common errors and offer grammatical suggestions on the fly.
Credit: Designer in Copilot
Polish your writing with Copilot in Edge
AI-powered Copilot in Edge can be a lifesaver when it’s time to polish an essay. Here are ways it can support you as you edit and revise your essay.
Research and formatting help in Copilot
Ask Copilot to help with several essay-finalizing steps, from formatting citations in a specific style to explaining concepts quickly so you can represent them more fully in your final revision. Copilot is designed to chat with you, so go ahead and have a conversation. Ask if it has any more ideas to help with your topic, or how to back up an argument more strongly, and you’ll find that you have your very own in-browser AI research assistant.
Rewrites and clarity checks in Copilot
Copilot can provide rewrites of any sentences or sections of your essay that aren’t working as well as they could. You might think of it as a playful tutor eager to show you different ways to approach a topic (in various forms, styles, and tones) so you can land on your own way.
Take advantage of Microsoft 365 integration in Microsoft Edge
Wield the full power of Microsoft Word (and other Microsoft 365 apps)1 right in your Microsoft Edge browser. Follow these steps to open a document using the Microsoft Edge sidebar and access the advanced AI-powered Editor functions available in Word:
- In the Microsoft Edge sidebar on the right, select the Microsoft 365 icon to open the Microsoft 365 pane. (Don’t see the sidebar? Go to Settings > Copilot and sidebar and ensure sidebar visibility is always on.)
- Select the Word2 icon.
- Create a new document or scroll down to open an existing or recent document.
- The document will open as a webpage in your browser window.
- Use Copilot in Edge to assist as you revise your essay.
When it comes to ways AI can help you improve your writing and other tasks, this is just the start! Try Microsoft Edge today and see how its AI-powered tools can help you compose an email, plan a family dinner, or organize a trip. The possibilities are endless.
- DISCLAIMER: Features and functionality subject to change. Articles are written specifically for the United States market; features, functionality, and availability may vary by region.
- [1] Some features require license or subscription (sold separately) to activate and use.
- [2] Microsoft Account login may be required to access certain features.
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