Summarise a long email or letter
In short: Get the key points and what you need to do from a long message.
Step by step
- 1. Copy the email or letter.
- 2. Remove names, account numbers and addresses.
- 3. Paste the prompt.
- 4. Note the actions and deadlines.
Copy-paste prompt
Summarise this in 3 bullet points, then list anything I need to do and by when: [paste text, with private details removed]
Replace the [square-bracket] bits with your details.
Guide only. AI can get things wrong, so check the answer and use your own judgement. Disclaimer
Works with these free tools
- ChatGPT (free)
- Gemini
- Claude (free)
- Grok
- Copilot
Check the answer
Check deadlines and amounts against the original message before acting.
Privacy: leave out account numbers, addresses and other personal details you don't need to share.
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