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From the tool guide: common questions about Paraphrasing Tool
The items below are not posts by community members. They come from the written guide for this tool and are here to get a conversation started. Use “Ask a follow-up” to open a thread about any of them.
Is this paraphrasing tool really free?
Yes — completely free with no word limit, no signup and no API. It runs locally in your browser.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upDoes paraphrasing avoid plagiarism?
Only partly. Changing words doesn't change whose ideas they are — you still need to cite sources. Paraphrasing your own writing to improve it is completely fine.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhy are some words not changed?
The tool only swaps words where it has a natural-sounding replacement. Random thesaurus substitution produces broken, obviously-spun text, so it deliberately stays conservative.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upIs my text stored or uploaded?
No. All rewriting happens on your device and nothing is saved after you leave the page.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat this tool does
Sometimes you need to say the same thing in different words — to avoid repeating yourself, to simplify inflated vocabulary ('utilize', 'endeavor', 'facilitate'), or just to find a better way to phrase a sentence. This tool rewords your text in the browser using a curated synonym dictionary, then shows the original and rephrased version side-by-side with every changed word highlighted. Don't like a word choice? Hit Re-roll and get a different combination.
How to use it, step by step
- Paste your text and choose a mode (Plain English or Vary wording).
- Click Rephrase and review the side-by-side comparison.
- Re-roll until the word choices read right.
- Copy the result — and always give it a final human read.
How to ask a question people can answer
A good thread on the Paraphrasing Tool saves everyone time. Start with a title that names the exact problem, such as the input you used, the result you expected and the result you got. A title like “Not working” is hard to answer, while a title with the specifics gets replies quickly.
- Say what you tried. List the steps you followed and any settings you changed, so replies do not repeat what you already did.
- Share a small example. A short sample input and the output you saw is worth more than a long description. Remove anything private first.
- Mention your setup. Your device, browser and whether you are on a phone or a computer can explain many odd results.
- One question per thread. Separate topics get clearer answers and are easier to find later with the search box above.
- Come back and reply. If a suggestion worked, say so and upvote it, and if you found the fix yourself, post it for the next person.
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