AI Editing
Select text, choose a command, and review AI-suggested changes with a side-by-side diff.
FAQ ↓AI Editing lets you transform selected text using predefined or custom commands. The editor shows a diff of the proposed changes so you can review exactly what will change before accepting.
How to Use
- Select the text you want to edit
- A command menu appears above the selection
- Choose a predefined command or type a custom instruction
- Review the diff. Green highlights show added text, red highlights show removed text.
- Accept or discard the changes
A brief summary above the diff explains what the AI changed and why.
Predefined Commands
Strengthen Writing
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Fluency | Smooths awkward phrasing and improves readability |
| Paraphrase, Academic | Rewrites in formal academic tone |
| Paraphrase, Casual | Rewrites in conversational tone |
| Paraphrase, Persuasive | Rewrites to strengthen rhetorical impact |
| Paraphrase, Bold | Rewrites with more assertive, direct language |
| Paraphrase, Friendly | Rewrites in warm, approachable tone |
| Simplify | Reduces complexity with shorter sentences and simpler vocabulary |
| Make longer | Expands the selected text with additional detail and supporting points |
| Strengthen argument | Adds logical connectives and tightens reasoning |
| Counter-argument | Generates an opposing perspective to the selected claim |
Generate from Selection
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Summarize | Produces a condensed version of the selected text |
| Write opposing argument | Drafts a counterpoint to the selected claim |
| Write with more depth | Expands the selection with deeper analysis and supporting detail |
Transform
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Change tense, Past | Converts verbs to past tense |
| Change tense, Present | Converts verbs to present tense |
| Change tense, Future | Converts verbs to future tense |
| Convert to bullet list | Restructures prose into a bulleted list |
| Convert to numbered list | Restructures prose into an ordered list |
| Convert to prose | Expands a list or table into paragraph form |
| Convert to table | Restructures content into a table |
| Translate, English | Translates selected text to English |
| Translate, Spanish | Translates selected text to Spanish |
| Translate, German | Translates selected text to German |
| Translate, French | Translates selected text to French |
| Translate, Chinese | Translates selected text to Chinese |
| Translate, Japanese | Translates selected text to Japanese |
Academic Style
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Increase formality | Elevates register by removing contractions and colloquial phrasing |
| Technical precision | Tightens language for scientific or technical writing |
| Increase claim confidence | Strengthens hedged statements (“may suggest” becomes “demonstrates”) |
| Hedge claim confidence | Softens strong assertions (“proves” becomes “suggests”) |
Custom Instructions
Below the predefined commands, a text field accepts any free-form instruction. Type what you want (“make this more concise,” “rewrite for a general audience,” “add transition sentences”) and the AI applies it to the selected text.
Custom instructions have no format restrictions. The AI interprets your intent and generates a diff accordingly.
Reviewing and Applying Edits
Reviewing Changes
The diff view uses color coding:
- Green text — added by the AI
- Red text — removed from the original
A short summary appears above the diff explaining the nature of the changes. Read it for a quick sense of what shifted before examining the full diff.
Post-Edit Actions
| Action | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Replace | Swaps the selected text with the AI version |
| Insert below | Keeps the original and adds the AI version underneath |
| Retry | Generates a new version using the same command |
| Discard | Cancels the edit and restores the original selection |
You can retry multiple times to get variations. Each retry produces a fresh result.
Tips
- Select complete sentences or paragraphs. Partial selections can produce awkward edits at the boundaries. The AI works best with grammatically complete units.
- Use Paraphrase, Academic for research papers. It adjusts tone, word choice, and sentence structure to match formal academic conventions.
- Use Simplify for accessibility. When writing for a general audience, Simplify reduces jargon and shortens sentences without losing meaning.
- Retry for variations. The first result is not always the best. Retry two or three times and compare before committing.
- Combine commands sequentially. Run Simplify first, then Increase formality. Layering commands gives you finer control than a single pass.
- For document-wide feedback, use Reviews instead. AI Editing works on selected text; Reviews scans your entire document for grammar, style, and claim confidence issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use AI editing in Jenni?
Select the text you want to edit, choose a predefined command from the menu that appears (like Simplify, Paraphrase, or Make longer), or type a custom instruction. Review the diff and accept or discard the changes.
Can I write my own custom editing instructions?
Yes. Below the predefined commands there is a text field where you can type any free-form instruction, such as “make this more concise” or “rewrite for a general audience.” The AI will apply it to your selected text.
What is the difference between AI editing and Reviews in Jenni?
AI Editing works on selected text and lets you transform specific passages with commands like paraphrase or simplify. Reviews scan your entire document for grammar, style, and claim confidence issues.
Can Jenni change the tone of my writing?
Yes. AI Editing includes several paraphrase modes: Academic, Casual, Persuasive, Bold, and Friendly. You can also use the Increase formality or Simplify commands to shift tone.
How do I undo an AI edit in Jenni?
Before accepting, click Discard to cancel the edit and restore your original text. You can also click Retry to generate a different version. After accepting, use Ctrl/Cmd + Z to undo.
Can Jenni translate my text to another language?
Yes. AI Editing includes translation commands for English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese, and Japanese. Select your text and choose the target language from the Transform section.
Can Jenni convert my text between lists, tables, and paragraphs?
Yes. Use the Transform commands to convert prose to bullet lists, numbered lists, or tables, and vice versa. Select the text and pick the target format from the command menu.