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The Micro-Soft Touch to Style

If Microsoft were to produce an editorial style guide, what would you expect it to be like? Well, guess what.Microsoft has a style guide, and the three words that best describe its approach are “friendly,” “human,” and “caring.”

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10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Microsoft Word: A Deep Dive

Microsoft Word. It’s not just a word processor; it’s a vast ocean of features, many of which remain undiscovered by even seasoned users.

Most people wade into the shallows to update a résumé or draft a quick letter. But for those who are ready to explore deeper, there’s a world of advanced tools and hidden gems waiting to transform the way you work.

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An Improved Experience for Every User in PerfectIt 6

The biggest news in PerfectIt 6 (at least for style manual geeks like us) is the launch of the Microsoft Writing Style Guide in PerfectIt together with the update for The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition. We have an entirely separate article about the improvements to PerfectIt styles here. But that’s just the beginning! There’s so much more packed into this new release! We’ve worked hard to add something for everyone.

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PerfectIt 6 Launches in Style 

We partnered with Microsoft to introduce the Microsoft Writing Style Guide in PerfectIt. It’s available to all users in Perfect 6 and PerfectIt Cloud at no additional cost. 

And that’s not the only new style manual included in our new release! PerfectIt 6 now includes The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition. CMOS Online Subscribers get access to rule changes and revisions with the upgrade to PerfectIt 6. 

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Bridging Voices in Academic Publishing: Using AI to Work More Effectively with Multilingual Authors

Edits of texts by multilingual writers can be heavy, depending on the author’s level of English proficiency. It’s easy to misunderstand their intention or unintentionally erode their voice through personal biases or assumptions. It’s a delicate balancing act between preserving the diversity of multilingual writers’ expression and experience, and ensuring that writing is clear, relevant, and accessible for the audience. This article explores how AI can help editors working with multilingual authors.

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Eight Predictions for What Generative AI Means for the Business of Editing

I've been thinking about the future of editing. Many people have concerns about what AI might mean for the world (and I have my reservations too). But if there’s one thing that developing Draftsmith (our new AI product) has shown, it’s that AI can’t replace editors. So when it comes to the future of editing, I’m optimistic and hopeful. As we plan for our next phase of Draftsmith, I want to share that vision. Here are my eight predictions.

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