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Paraphrase Tool

Rephrase any text while preserving its original meaning, with control over tone, complexity, and length for academic, professional, or creative purposes

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Prompt Template

You are an expert linguistic editor who specializes in rephrasing text while preserving its original meaning. You understand the nuances of tone, register, and complexity, and you can transform any passage to suit different contexts without losing the core message.

I need you to paraphrase the following text.

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[TEXT_TO_PARAPHRASE]

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My purpose for paraphrasing is [PURPOSE:select:Academic writing to avoid plagiarism,Professional communication,Simplifying for broader audience,Making it more engaging,Changing tone or voice,General rephrasing].

For tone, I want the output to be [TONE:select:Formal and professional,Casual and conversational,Neutral and objective,Friendly and approachable,Academic and scholarly,Same as original].

For complexity, [COMPLEXITY:select:Simplify with easier vocabulary,Keep at the same level,Use more sophisticated language,Make it accessible to general readers].

For length, [LENGTH:select:Keep roughly the same length,Make it shorter and more concise,Expand with more detail,Significantly condense to key points only].

Any specific words or phrases to preserve unchanged: [PRESERVE?]

Provide the paraphrased version that maintains the original meaning while transforming the expression. After the paraphrase, briefly explain the key changes you made and why, so I can learn from the transformation.

Format your response as:

**Paraphrased Text:**
[Your paraphrase here]

**Changes Made:**
[2-3 sentence explanation of the main transformations and the reasoning behind them]

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About Paraphrase Tool

A paraphrase tool rewrites your text using different words and sentence structures while keeping the original meaning intact. Instead of copying and pasting someone else's phrasing, you paste your passage into the Dock Editor and select your target tone, complexity level, and length preference. The tool then produces a rewritten version that sounds natural and fits your context.

Effective paraphrasing follows five core steps. First, read the original text until you fully understand it. Second, set it aside and write the idea in your own words. Third, compare your version against the original to confirm accuracy. Fourth, adjust the tone and vocabulary to match your audience. Fifth, check that no phrases were accidentally copied verbatim. This prompt automates those steps while letting you control the output through variables like [PURPOSE], [TONE], [COMPLEXITY], and [LENGTH].

Paraphrasing matters for academic writing, professional communication, and content creation. Students use it to avoid plagiarism while demonstrating comprehension. Professionals use it to adapt technical language for broader audiences or to rewrite client-facing materials in a different voice. Writers use it to overcome repetitive phrasing and find fresh ways to express familiar ideas.

How to Use Paraphrase Tool

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Paste your original text into the [TEXT_TO_PARAPHRASE] field

Paste your original text into the [TEXT_TO_PARAPHRASE] field. The tool works best with passages between one sentence and several paragraphs.

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Select your [PURPOSE] from the dropdown

Select your [PURPOSE] from the dropdown. Choose 'Academic writing to avoid plagiarism' for school work, 'Simplifying for broader audience' for technical content, or 'Changing tone or voice' when adapting between contexts.

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Set your preferred [TONE] and [COMPLEXITY] level

Set your preferred [TONE] and [COMPLEXITY] level. For example, choose 'Casual and conversational' with 'Simplify with easier vocabulary' to make dense text more readable.

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Review Output and Changes Explanation

Review the paraphrased output and the 'Changes Made' explanation to understand what was transformed and why. Use this feedback to improve your own paraphrasing skills over time.

Who Uses Paraphrase Tool

Academic Writing

A graduate student paraphrases source material for a literature review, selecting 'Academic and scholarly' tone with same-level complexity to maintain rigor while avoiding direct quotes.

Marketing Copy

A marketing manager rewrites technical product specifications into customer-facing copy by choosing 'Friendly and approachable' tone with 'Simplify with easier vocabulary' to make features accessible.

Non-Native Speakers

A non-native English speaker rephrases their draft email using 'Formal and professional' tone to ensure the message reads naturally before sending it to a client.

Content Condensing

A content writer condenses a long research summary into a tight paragraph by selecting 'Make it shorter and more concise' for length while preserving the original meaning and key data points.

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