Make it shorter. Keep your point.
Paste a sentence, an email reply, or a short piece of copy. Make it shorter by removing wordiness, then compare the revision with your original before using it.
Make your message shorter
Start with a complete message. No word target is required.
English text editing. Guest and account limits are shared with the sentence shortener, not reset per tool. Ctrl/⌘ + Enter runs an edit. Your text is subject to our content policy; see how text is processed.
What does “make it shorter” mean in writing?
Making a passage shorter means expressing its message with fewer words. It is not permission to remove a deadline, weaken a warning, or turn a request into a command. Start with repeated ideas and roundabout phrases rather than deleting the details your reader needs. A short message can still sound polite and specific. If the original is already concise, leaving it alone may be the best edit.
How to make it shorter in three steps
Paste the whole message
Include the sentence that supplies the reason or condition. An isolated fragment may not give the editor enough context to preserve your intent.
Choose an editing approach
Use Balanced for a modest trim, Simple for everyday wording, or Aggressive for stronger cuts. Put names and specialist phrases in the terms-to-keep field.
Compare and copy
Review the actual word counts and reread both versions. Check dates, negatives, politeness and emphasis. Copy the revision only when it still communicates what you meant.
Examples: before and after
Before
I am writing to ask if you would be able to send the revised draft by Friday.
After
Could you send the revised draft by Friday?
Before
At this point in time, we are not able to offer delivery outside Canada.
After
We cannot currently offer delivery outside Canada.
Before
In the event that you need further assistance, please contact our support team.
After
If you need more help, please contact our support team.
Make it shorter vs. shorten text or reduce word count
Use this quick editor when you want a tighter message without choosing a number first. Choose Shorten Text for a passage with several paragraphs, where structure deserves a separate review. Choose Reduce Word Count when you have a maximum word budget and need a clear within-target or over-target result. These tasks can use the same editing engine, but the review you perform should match your writing problem.
Questions before you edit
Can I make it shorter without sounding rude?
Often, yes. Keep a necessary “please,” acknowledgement or explanation. Removing polite context can change the relationship with your reader, even when the remaining words are grammatically correct.
Will it always make my message shorter?
No. A concise original may need little change. Review the measured counts instead of assuming that every suggested edit achieves a reduction.
Can I choose an exact length?
This page has no mandatory word target. Use Reduce Word Count to work toward a maximum of 1–300 words; the tool reports when protecting the facts prevents reaching it.
Is this tool free to use?
Guest and free-account allowances are available. Usage and character limits are shared across the editors, not reset on each page. See the displayed allowance and pricing page for current limits.