Macbook tip: Easily summarize texts

A Helpful Macbook Tip: Summarize Texts Quickly with One Keystroke

Are you a MacBook user who often has to read through large pieces of text? Whether it’s working papers, study materials or just online articles, sometimes it can be overwhelming to flip through long passages. Fortunately, with this macbook tip, you can summarize texts quickly which can help you quickly grasp the essence of a text, and the best part is that it only requires one click of a button. In this blog, we’ll show you how to set up and use the ‘Summarise’ feature on your MacBook.

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Step 1: Go to System Preferences

Open the Apple menu in the upper left corner of your screen and select “System Preferences” from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Press Accessibility

Once in the System Preferences menu, find and click on “Accessibility.” This is where you get access to various features that improve the accessibility of your MacBook.

Step 3: Click on Keyboard

In the Accessibility menu, you’ll find a list of options on the left. Find and click on “Keyboard” to access keyboard-related settings.

Step 4: Click on Keyboard Shortcuts

Within the Keyboard menu, you’ll see several tabs at the top. Choose “Keyboard Shortcuts.”

Step 5: Press Services

Now you are in the Keyboard Shortcuts menu. Find and click on “Services” in the left sidebar. Here you will find a list of available services that you can activate.

Step 6: Press the arrow at ‘Text’

Under Services, look for “Text” in the list. Click the arrow next to “Text” to see more options.

Step 7: Check the ‘Summarise’ option

Scroll through the list of Text options and look for “Summarise. Check the box to activate this feature.

Step 8: Select a Piece of Text

Now your MacBook is ready to summarize text. Go to any text you want to summarize, such as a long article or a paragraph in a document.

Step 9: Press your right mouse button on the selected text and choose ‘Summarise’

Select the text you want to summarize, right-click and find the ‘Summarize’ option in the context menu. Click it and voilà, your MacBook gives you a concise summary of the selected text.

This handy feature can save you a lot of time and is a great way to quickly understand the key points of a text. Whether you want to work more efficiently, study, or just improve your online reading experience, setting up the “Summarise” option on your MacBook can be a valuable addition to your daily routine. Give it a chance and discover how this simple yet powerful feature can make your digital life easier.