The Prompt (Copy This)

 
Fix all grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors in this text. Keep the original meaning and tone:

[PASTE YOUR DRAFT HERE]
Readiness Details
Energy check Low (2-3 minutes). Works on foggy days (2/10 energy). Voice-dictation friendly.
You’ll need ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or Gemini (free tiers work).
MS varies Keep what helps; skip what doesn’t. Adapt to your energy and supports.

This is an editing tool; it helps polish your writing without changing your voice.

Warning: AI proofreading is powerful but not infallible. For sensitive or high-stakes documents, get a human proofread when possible.

What AI Will Give You

After you paste your draft, the AI will:

  1. Correct spelling mistakes (realy → really)
  2. Fix punctuation (periods, commas, apostrophes)
  3. Capitalize sentences correctly
  4. Clean up awkward phrasing without changing your core message

What to expect: The AI will return a refined version that keeps your tone intact.

Example Output Snapshot

Your draft:

i need to get the report done by friday it has to have the latest sales figures included and be sent to maya. its realy important i dont miss the deadline because she needs it for the board meeting.

What you get with FIX:

I need to get the report done by Friday. It has to have the latest sales figures included and be sent to Maya. It’s really important I don’t miss the deadline because she needs it for the board meeting.

Voice-First Cue (For Dictation)

Say this into your phone or computer:

“Fix the errors in this text” (then paste or read the text)

Write with Confidence, Even on Foggy Days

Need the full set? Read 5 Essential Prompts for MS Brain Fog — includes FIX, plus prompts for simplifying your writing (rewrite simple), trimming it (shorter), and getting started (steps).

Variations & Pro Tips

Variations for Different Situations

To Also Improve Clarity

Fix all errors and improve the clarity of this text. Make it more concise and easier to read:

[PASTE TEXT]

To Keep a Casual Tone

Fix all errors, but keep the tone casual and friendly, like I'm talking to a coworker:

[PASTE TEXT]

To Make It More Formal

Fix all errors and rewrite this to be more formal and professional for a senior executive:

[PASTE TEXT]

Pro Tips

  • See the changes: Add: “After you fix it, show me a list of the changes you made.”
  • For non-native speakers: Add: “I’m not a native English speaker. Please fix any unnatural phrasing.”
  • Check a specific issue: Add: “Specifically watch for passive voice and correct it.”

Quick Reference

If you want to… Use this variation
Fix errors and improve clarity “Fix all errors and improve clarity. Make it more concise.”
Keep the tone casual “Fix all errors, but keep the tone casual and friendly.”
Make the tone formal “Fix all errors and rewrite this to be more formal.”
See what was changed “After you fix it, show me a list of the changes.”

Why This Works & Troubleshooting

Why This Works

The “FIX” trigger:

  • Tells the AI its job is proofreading, not rewriting from scratch
  • Focuses on objective errors first (spelling, grammar, punctuation)
  • Preserves your original voice by default

The psychology:

  • Editing uses different brain energy than writing; outsourcing it saves spoons
  • You keep momentum by letting AI handle the picky details

Works across all AI platforms:

  • ChatGPT (free or paid)
  • Claude (free or paid)
  • Microsoft Copilot
  • Google Gemini

Troubleshooting

“The AI changed my meaning.”

  • Add: “Keep the meaning of the original text exactly the same.”

“The tone is too formal/casual now.”

  • Add: “Fix errors but keep the tone exactly the same.”

“It missed an error I spotted.”

  • Add: “Fix all errors, and specifically check for [THE ISSUE].”

Next Steps

  1. The rewrite simple Prompt for Brain Fog Days — Simplify wording, not just errors.
  2. The shorter Prompt for Concise Writing — Trim the word count.
  3. The TL;DR Prompt for Long Emails — Summarize before you reply.

Disclaimer

AI proofreading is powerful but not infallible. For sensitive or high-stakes documents, get a human proofread when possible.

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