Text Checks and Highlights Overview
Improve your writing with real-time analysis and advanced text checks. Identify hard-to-read sentences, passive voice, adverbs, and more while receiving instant feedback to improve clarity and impact.
Text Checks and Highlights provides extensive writing analysis through real-time highlighting and advanced checking capabilities. This feature helps you identify potential improvements while writing and offers detailed analysis when you need it.
Real-time Analysis
As you write, the text editor automatically highlights various aspects of your writing that might need attention:
Very Hard to Read Sentences
Long, complex sentences can be difficult for readers to follow. These highlights help identify sentences that might benefit from being broken down into smaller parts.
Hard to Read Sentences
Moderately long sentences that may challenge some readers. Consider revising these for clarity while maintaining your writing style.
Passive Voice
Identifies passive voice constructions in your text. While sometimes necessary, excessive use of passive voice might weaken your message.
Adverbs
Highlights adverbs (typically -ly words). While adverbs have their place, overuse can weaken writing. Consider replacing adverb-verb combinations with stronger, more specific verbs.
Qualifiers
Detects qualifying or hedging words like ‘very’, ‘rather’, or ‘quite’ that can weaken your message. Use them sparingly for more impactful writing.
Simpler Alternatives
Suggests simpler alternatives for complex words to make your writing more accessible. Click on highlighted words to see suggestions.
Advanced Checks (Premium)
Premium users can access additional powerful checks for deeper analysis:
Overused Words
Finds frequently repeated words that might make your text repetitive. Helps you find alternatives to improve variety.
Repeated Words
Finds words repeated in succession, which is usually a typing error.
Article Checks
Verifies correct usage of ‘a’ and ‘an’ based on whether the following word begins with a vowel sound.
Clichés
Identifies common clichés and overused expressions that might make your writing less engaging or original.
Acronyms
Checks for proper introduction of acronyms, ensuring they are explained in parentheses on first use for clarity.
Redundant Words
Spots phrases where words unnecessarily repeat the same meaning, like ‘advance planning’ or ‘basic fundamentals’.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Checks
Examines your text for common SEO elements like keyword density, heading structure, and optimal content length.
Paragraph Readability
Analyzes paragraphs using Flesch Reading Ease score to identify difficult (score 30-50) and very difficult (score < 30) content, helping ensure your writing is accessible to your target audience.
Customization Options (Premium)
Premium users can customize how checks and highlights appear:
- Choose between background highlighting or underlining for each check type
- Set custom colors for different types of highlights
- Adjust thresholds for various checks
- Enable or disable specific checks based on your needs
Focus Mode
When you need to concentrate on writing without distractions, enable Focus Mode. This mode:
- Hides all user interface (UI) elements except essential writing tools
- Shows only formatting controls, word count, and readability score
- Disables all highlights and checks temporarily
- Provides a clean, distraction-free writing environment
By utilizing Text Checks and Highlights, you can identify areas for improvement in your writing and make informed decisions about revisions. Whether you’re writing professionally or for personal projects, these tools help you create clearer, more effective content.
