Writing shortcuts at a glance
Suggest EditsTracked change style suggestions you can accept or reject individually, similar to Word or Google Docs.
Adjust LengthSlider control to make text shorter or longer while preserving the core meaning. Hit word count targets easily.
Reading LevelAdjust complexity from elementary school to graduate level. Adapt the same content for different audiences instantly.
Add PolishImproves flow, grammar, word choice, and professional tone without changing the substance or meaning.
Version HistoryNavigate through every edit with diff view. Experiment freely knowing you can always restore a previous version.
ExportExport to PDF, Markdown, or Word (.docx). Copy to clipboard with formatting. Ready for any downstream workflow.
Highlight to edit is the killer feature
The most powerful way to use Canvas for writing is highlight to edit. Select the exact paragraph or sentence that needs work, then describe what you want changed in the chat. ChatGPT modifies only your selection, leaving everything else untouched. This is dramatically more efficient than asking the model to regenerate the entire document and hoping it preserves the parts you liked.