How to enable and use writing tools on your iPhone 17

The Writing Tools on iPhone 17 are part of Apple Intelligence, a smart assistant feature that understands and improves your writing. Writing Tools help proofread your writing for grammar and spelling, rewrite passages in different tones, and even summarize longer blocks of text. Here’s a friendly, comprehensive guide to help anyone master these features.

How do I enable the writing tools on my iPhone 17?

To enable and use the Writing Tools on iPhone 17, first activate Apple Intelligence in your device settings.

Once enabled, the Writing Tools feature is accessible directly from most text fields and offers proofreading, rewriting, summarizing, tone adjustment, and more—directly integrated with the iOS keyboard and writing menus.

Enabling Writing Tools

• Go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri.

• Toggle Apple Intelligence on. Once enabled, Writing Tools are available system-wide and do not require a separate toggle.

Use Writing Tools on iPhone 17

• In any app where text input is supported (Notes, Mail, Messages, third-party apps), select the text to be refined by double-tapping it.
• Tap the ‘<’ icon in the contextual menu (next to cut, copy, paste).

• Choose Writing Tools icon from the expanded menu.
• Alternatively, look for the Apple Intelligence icon above the keyboard to access Writing Tools.

Writing Tool Features

• Proofreading: Instantly checks grammar, punctuation, and spelling, highlighting suggestions with underlines. Accept or discard each suggestion individually, or revert to the original text.
• Rewrite: Rephrase selected text for clarity or adjust the tone (e.g., friendly, professional, concise). You can also prompt a specific style (e.g., “Make this more enthusiastic”).

• Summarize: Condense long passages to concise summaries, lists, bullet points, or tables for easier comprehension.
• Text Transformation: Turn selections into structured lists, key points, or tables.
• ChatGPT Integration (Optional): Enable ChatGPT via Apple Intelligence settings to generate original content or drafts using AI.

Tips

• Writing Tools are available in both native and third-party apps that support standard text editing.
• If the tools are missing, double-check compatibility, ensure US English is set as the primary device language, and that Apple Intelligence is active.

These steps will help leverage the advanced, AI-powered Writing Tools on iPhone 17 for smarter, more flexible writing assistance across all apps.

Troubleshooting

• If you don’t see Writing Tools, confirm Apple Intelligence is enabled, your device is up to date, and that you are using a supported language and region.
• Note that Apple is rolling out features in stages, so some users may need to wait for access in certain regions or languages.
• With these steps, you’ll be ready to leverage Writing Tools for proofreading, rewriting, and summarizing text across your apps on iPhone 17.

Where You Can Use Writing Tools

Writing Tools aren’t limited to Apple apps—they work in almost any place where text is editable, including third-party apps like Facebook, Gmail, Instagram, Slack, and more. Some apps may not support them yet, but the list is always growing.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Writing Tools

• Experiment with multiple tone adjustments for the perfect fit, especially in professional or creative writing.
• Use summaries for fast comprehension of long articles, emails, or study notes.
• Always review suggested changes to ensure the message is exactly as intended.
• For access to all features, keep your device updated and watch for expanding support in more languages and apps.

Conclusion: Your Pocket Writing Assistant

Writing Tools on the iPhone 17 is a game changer for anyone who values clear, correct, and compelling written communication. With a tap, users can get to strong tools for editing, rewriting, and summarizing that make every message and document look great.

These features make writing easier and better, and you can do it all from your iPhone, whether you’re writing an important email, going over class notes, or cleaning up a social media post.