> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.oystack.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Writing Assistant

> How to revise research writing and notes with Oystack

# Writing Assistant

Oystack provides a contextual Writing Assistant directly inside your drafting workflow so you can improve research writing without leaving the page.

## What Does the Writing Assistant Do?

The Writing Assistant is a quick, localized AI tool that works on selected text. Use it when you want to refine a paragraph, tighten wording, expand a point, or clean up a draft before you move on.

## Using the Popover

1. Highlight the text you want to edit.
2. A small **Writing Assistant Popover** icon will appear.
3. Click it to reveal a menu of options, such as:
   * **Summarize:** Make the text shorter.
   * **Expand:** Elaborate on the highlighted point.
   * **Professionalize:** Adjust the tone to be formal.
   * **Fix Grammar:** Correct any errors.
   * **Custom Prompt:** Type specifically what you want it to do to the text.
4. The Assistant will generate a preview inline. You can automatically replace your highlighted text with the suggestion.

<Tip>
  This is especially useful for polishing literature reviews, methods sections,
  reading notes, and technical explanations.
</Tip>