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Refine text

Refining replaces your selected text in place — no copying, no chat window. Select, trigger, pick a card, done.

1. Select your text

In any app — Mail, Slack, Notes, a browser, a code comment — highlight the text you want to improve.

A rough sample message before refining

2. Open the floating menu

Press your global shortcut (⌘O by default) while the text is selected. A floating menu appears right next to your selection. Under Refine with…, click the Refiner card you want.

Selected text with the floating menu open

3. Your text is replaced

A Refining… pill shows while the AI works, then your selection is swapped for the improved version — right where you were typing.

The same message, now refined in place

Good to know

  • Accessibility permission is required so Refiner-AI can read your selection and write the result back. The first time, macOS will prompt you — allow it under System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.
  • The first time you refine, you’ll be asked to agree to how your text is processed. Nothing is sent until you agree.
  • Press Esc or click away to dismiss the menu without refining.

Want the result to account for background info — a project, a person, an earlier message? See Refine with context.