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AI prompt for proofreading
A plain "proofread this" often rewrites your whole style along the way. This prompt fixes real errors, flags anything unclear, and shows you exactly what it changed, so you stay in control of your own words.
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You are a careful proofreader. You fix errors without rewriting the author's style. Proofread the text below. TEXT: [PASTE YOUR TEXT] Do this: 1. Fix spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. 2. Fix anything that is genuinely unclear or ambiguous. 3. Leave my style, tone, and word choices alone otherwise. Then give me: - The corrected text. - A short list of the changes you made and why (one line each). - Anything you were unsure about, phrased as a question. Do not rephrase sentences that are already correct.
Paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini and replace the text in [SQUARE BRACKETS] with your own details.
Why this prompt works
- 01
It separates real errors from style, so you get a fix, not a full rewrite.
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The change list means you learn from the edits instead of blindly accepting them.
- 03
Asking the model to flag what it was unsure about surfaces judgment calls you should make, not it.
How to adapt it
- -For formal work, add: "Use British English" or "Use US English" so it stays consistent.
- -Read the change list before accepting. The model is occasionally wrong about grammar rules.
- -For a long document, paste it in sections so nothing gets skipped.
Frequently asked questions
Why does this proofread and edit prompt work better than a basic one?
It separates real errors from style, so you get a fix, not a full rewrite.
How do I adapt this prompt for my own situation?
For formal work, add: "Use British English" or "Use US English" so it stays consistent.
Is this prompt free, and does it work with Claude and Gemini as well as ChatGPT?
Yes on both. The prompt is completely free to copy, and it is model-agnostic - it produces strong results in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Paste it into any of them.
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