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How to write a formal text

Writing a formal text well is mostly about order and restraint. This guide covers what to include, what to leave out, and how to lift casual writing into formal language while keeping the meaning identical. There is a tool at the end if you would rather start from a draft.

How to make a text formal

1. Expand contractions and shorthand: can’t becomes cannot, asap becomes as soon as possible. 2. Replace slang and filler with plain words. 3. Restructure so the point comes first. 4. Add the greeting and sign-off the format requires. 5. Check that every fact, date, and number survived the rewrite exactly.

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Example

Before and after · Input
hey, can u send the file today? need it for tmrw
Result
Hello [Name], could you please send me the file today? I need it to prepare for tomorrow’s meeting. Thank you.

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