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Polish a difficult letter in Word for clarity and tone

Copilot quotes the 3 weakest lines in your difficult letter, rewrites each in firmer and warmer versions, tightens the whole thing to your word count, and explains the changes.

rach_maeve4 June 2026

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I have drafted a difficult letter in Word (a complaint, a refund refusal, a delicate decision) and I want Copilot to tighten it without losing my voice.

In Word, open the draft letter. Click Copilot in the ribbon.

Who I am writing to (name + relationship): {{recipient}}
The message I am delivering in one line: {{message}}
What I want them to do or feel after reading: {{their_response}}
The tone I am going for (firm but kind / professional / final): {{tone}}
What I do NOT want it to read as (defensive / cold / hedging): {{avoid_reads_as}}
Length cap: {{length}}

Ask Copilot:

Read my draft. Then:

1. Identify the 3 weakest lines (vague, hedging, defensive, or unclear) and quote them.
2. Rewrite each one with two alternative versions (a "firmer" and a "warmer" version).
3. Tighten the whole letter to {{length}}, keeping my voice.
4. Add a one-line opener that respects the relationship and lands the message.
5. Add a clear close that tells {{recipient}} what happens next.

Rules:
- Do not add information I did not include.
- Do not soften the {{message}} so much it becomes ambiguous.
- AU English. No "circling back".
- Output the rewritten letter, then a short "what changed and why" list (5 bullets max).
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