Proofread a document and list every change
Task · Proofreading
Time saved · 15-30 min per document (estimate, not measured)
Steps
- Open the document in Word (saved to OneDrive or SharePoint) and turn on Track Changes
- Open the Copilot pane and paste the prompt
- Apply the fixes you agree with yourself, so Track Changes records them
- Read the final version once out loud
Prompt / template
Proofread this document. Only fix spelling, grammar, punctuation, repeated words and inconsistent capitalization or number formats. Don't rewrite sentences for style. List each issue as a table: location (heading or paragraph), original text, suggested fix, reason.
Source · https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot-word
Last checked · 2026-10-19