Writing tools are one of the key features of Apple Intelligence and are available in the iOS 18.1 update released by Apple on October 28. As the name suggests, this toolset is designed to help you write, and as part of that, it can also proofread your text in a variety of applications.

Apple's Writing Tools feature offers more than basic spell-checking – it also puts sophisticated proofing assistants at your fingertips. It catches common word confusion issues in text, such as confusing "they're/their/there" or "effect/affect," as well as correcting basic spelling errors and adding missing punctuation.

Another outstanding feature is its ability to polish informal writing. For example, it automatically converts casual shorthands like "luv" into "love," and improves awkward phrasing, turning expressions like "well written" into "well written." The feature also handles basic grammar fixes and ensures correct punctuation by adding missing periods, commas, and quotes when necessary.

In apps like Notes or Pages, you just select the text and tap the Writing Tools option. Apps like Notes also have a writing tools interface built into them, so you can also access writing tools from the in-app toolbar. Options to proofread the selected text will appear above the keyboard.

You can use the writing tool anywhere there is text on iPhone because it is a system-wide feature. You can also use it in third-party applications. Just select the text and choose the same writing tool option in the context menu.

Keep in mind that writing tools do have some limitations. For example, it won't catch all advanced punctuation issues, especially semicolons, colons, or ellipses. Perhaps its biggest drawback is that the fixes are applied as a complete package. In other words, you cannot approve or reject changes individually. Instead, writeThe authoring tool renders a fully corrected version of the text, which you can then copy, replace the original, or share.

For longer texts, it's worth taking the time to compare the original and corrected versions side-by-side, as the writing tool won't highlight individual changes. Overall, this automated assistant can significantly improve your writing, but it's best used as part of a thorough proofreading process that includes your own careful review.

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Source: macrumors.com