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What it does
Text Formatting uses AI to edit or reply to selected text. Unlike AI Calls (which use custom prompts), Text Formatting provides pre-built actions for common text operations.Formatting types
| Type | What it does |
|---|---|
| Edit | Modify selected text based on your instruction |
| Reply | Generate a response to selected text |
Configuration
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Formatting Type | Edit | Edit or Reply |
| Requires Selection | Yes | Must have text selected |
| Use Vision | Off | Include screenshot for context |
| Output Handling | Inject | What to do with result |
Edit mode
Edit mode modifies selected text based on your voice instruction.How to use
- Select the text you want to edit
- Trigger the action
- Speak your editing instruction
- The text is transformed
Example instructions
| You say | What happens |
|---|---|
| ”make this shorter” | Condenses the text |
| ”make this longer” | Expands with more detail |
| ”fix the grammar” | Corrects errors |
| ”make it formal” | Professional tone |
| ”make it casual” | Relaxed tone |
| ”bullet points” | Converts to list |
| ”summarize” | Creates summary |
| ”simplify” | Simpler language |
Example
Selected text:“I wanted to reach out regarding the upcoming project timeline and discuss the various deliverables we need to complete.”You say: “make it shorter” Result:
“I wanted to discuss the project timeline and deliverables.”
Reply mode
Reply mode generates a response to selected text.How to use
- Select the text you want to reply to
- Trigger the action
- Speak your response intent
- A formatted reply is generated
Examples
Selected email:“Can you join the meeting tomorrow at 2pm?”You say: “yes that works” Result:
“Yes, 2pm tomorrow works for me. I’ll be there.”
Selected Slack message:
“Hey, can you review my PR when you have time?”You say: “sure, I’ll look this afternoon” Result:
“Sure! I’ll take a look this afternoon.”
Context awareness
Text Formatting understands context from multiple sources:- Selected text — The text you highlighted
- Vision (if enabled) — What’s on your screen
- Text field context — Surrounding text
- App context — Which app you’re in
Creating a Text Formatting trigger
Text Formatting vs AI Calls
| Feature | Text Formatting | AI Calls |
|---|---|---|
| Custom prompts | No | Yes |
| Pre-built actions | Yes (Edit/Reply) | No |
| Ease of use | Simpler | More flexible |
| Best for | Quick edits, replies | Custom AI workflows |
Related
AI Calls
Custom AI prompts for more control.
Hermes Edit
Built-in edit feature.
Hermes Reply
Built-in reply feature.