Edit for brevity & simplicity in Microsoft Word & Outlook
“I love WordRake. It is by far the most sophisticated style editor out there, especially for legal briefs and other documents that are already good, but need tightening. A major improvement over MS editing functions, and no competitor even comes close.”
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Analyzes your document and removes useless words
WordRake analyzes your document and makes recommendations for removing useless words and phrases. It does not duplicate the grammar and spell-checking functions built-into Word. . . . [T]he suggested change makes my writing clearer and more concise by eliminating unnecessary words.
Clears clutter and leaves content-packed gems
[F]or legal writing nerds, this one may blow your mind (and feel a little like magic). WordRake was built for one thing: conciseness. Click a button and the tool ripples through your writing, clearing away clutter and glue words to leave only those content-packed gems.
Fast and relentless editor
WordRake goes through your document like a house on fire and makes not just suggestions for removing excess verbiage, but even redlines everything so that you can get rid of stuff fast.
Improves clarity and meaning in any document
WordRake is an editing program which goes beyond simply checking grammar and/or spelling. The algorithm removes unnecessary words and literally edits to improve clarity and meaning in any written document.
A personal editor that never tires
WordRake’s vision is to ‘provide everyone a personal editor, available every hour of every day, that never tires, and can help anyone in any profession write clearly and concisely.’ . . . [L]awyers love them.
Delightful user experience
WordRake is an editing tool that helps make legal documents shorter and more readable. It improves legal writing style by simplifying and clarifying text, cutting legalese, and recommending plain English replacements. . . . The user experience is delightful[.]
Unmatched editing recommendations
If you’re trying to simplify text and write in plain English, WordRake is the ideal solution. Its editing recommendations are unmatched.
Suggests shorter, clearer sentences
WordRake is Great Editing Software . . . WordRake’s revisions almost always improve the text by making sentences clearer. If a sentence can be made shorter, WordRake will suggest it. This is an important feature for lawyers.
Makes emails concise and readable
Each of these three Word add-ins is worth my money. WordRake is used for all of my documents, not just appellate briefs. There is even a version that works with Outlook so emails are concise and readable.
Avoids communication disaster
WordRake is your communication insurance filter – the buffer zone between you and a potential communication disaster. . . . WordRake is useful for nearly any situation you can imagine, from a simple management memo e-mail to high-profile case documents. After using it, I cannot imagine my life without it.
It just works
[WordRake] will analyze the entire text of a document or a selected (highlighted) section, strike out useless words, and insert clearer text. Then WordRake waits for you to accept or decline the changes in serial or bulk actions from the tabbed menu interface. Does it work? Yes.
Never too early to be a better writer
Wordrake has helped lawyers around the nation achieve clearer writing. Thus, Wordrake can prove beneficial to law students as well. Providing students the confidence to achieve clearer and more concise writing.
Your computerized proofreader
[W]ordRake becomes your computerized proofreader. WordRake filters your document for run-on sentences, redundancy, and other grammatical mistakes far beyond what Word can do. It does it all from the comfort of a visually appealing, user-friendly interface. Because it is a Word add-on, it runs within Word: no cumbersome bouncing in and out of independent programs. . . . [It] analyzes all of your text, highlights the problem portions, and includes recommended text to fix the problems.
Even talented writers benefit
Even talented writers who value concision are sometimes prone to violate Jefferson’s maxim, and they may be surprised by the superfluous phrases WordRake finds in their prose.
Cuts cotton candy modifiers
I love the fact that [WordRake] flags overused cotton candy modifiers like ‘very,’ ‘quite,’ ‘indeed’ and ‘actually.’ Once you eliminate these, you’re left with writing consisting mainly of “meaty” words that take readers to your point more quickly.
A powerful add-on to Microsoft Word
[A] powerful add-on to Microsoft Word designed specifically for lawyers. . . [It] successfully aids in communication between lawyer and client. . . Overall, WordRake can be a very helpful tool for lawyers to increase both conciseness and productivity within their firm documents.
Nothing short of miraculous
After testing out Wordrake, it’s clear it can be a huge time-saver for attorneys. The WordRake algorithm for hunting down superfluous language is amazing. . . . Having dealt with the significant limitations with Microsoft Word’s grammar check for over a decade, WordRake is nothing short of miraculous.
Time is money; WordRake delivers value
In a profession where time is money, WordRake delivers value by providing lawyers the ability to quickly edit their documents for brevity and clarity. The software is perfect for anyone who wants their writing to be less verbose and more persuasive.
Saves time and money, and gives confidence
[W]ordRake editing software for attorneys suggests edits for a more powerful statement. You’ll instantly see that WordRake law office software saves time and money, and gives you the confidence your brief, contract, or memorandum is as clear and concise as you can make it.
It works wonderfully
[W]hen I first heard about WordRake, I thought it was too good to be true. . . . [A]fter a few months of using it, I use it on everything I write. It works wonderfully. It quickly scans my document and accurately marks superfluous words and phrases, tightening up my writing. It rarely suggests a deletion that would alter context or meaning. When it comes to memos, briefs, contracts, and other legal writing, I see WordRake as an immensely powerful tool. I wish I had purchased WordRake during law school!
Streamlines and makes documents easier to read
[I] believe [WordRake] streamlined the writing in the documents and made the documents easier to read. Lawyers who submit documents to courts with strict word count limitations should find WordRake extremely helpful in identifying potential cuts.
Substantially improves writing
[I] . . . found [WordRake] easier and much faster to use than Grammarly because it offers suggestions for each error . . . Both programs had features I found useful, but WordRake substantially improved my writing; catching many issues missed by Grammarly. If I had to choose one of the two it would definitely be WordRake[.]
More than just correcting errors
Imagine a tool that would round out the existing built-in spell- and grammar-checking tools in Microsoft Word, but instead of simply correcting errors, this tool would make your writing more concise. This tool exists, and it’s called WordRake. . . . [It’s] one of the only truly useful enhancements to Word’s core functionality that I’ve seen[.]
It’s a legal writing coach
[Gary Kinder] created a program that scans your draft documents for problematic words or phrases and then recommends superior alternatives you can accept or reject. For example, the software. . . [recommends] the more concise ‘we agree this section pertains to any contract.’ It’s like having Kinder himself helping you[.]
Law firm IT departments approve
The IT department permitted 183 of the 224 partner-approved requests last year. The granted requests included Microsoft Project, Visio, and WordRake.
Helpful for the Plain Writing Act of 2010
The tool could be helpful for many in the public sector, particularly given the emphasis on understandable communication put forward by the federal government in the Plain Writing Act of 2010, which requires that federal agencies use ‘clear government communication that the public can understand and use.
The only writing tool you need
WordRake is the only real writing tool you need to download. WordRake not only helps you to catch and fix spelling and grammar errors, but it also helps you write more clearly and to the point by pointing out redundant or unclear phrasing and remove clutter. It’s like having your own personal editor[!]
Improves business writing skills
WordRake can take you a step higher in writing than just error-free spelling and proper grammar. With its help, your copy will concise and easier for understanding. The tool will come in handy for those of you who strives for better business writing skills.
Suggests edits to make your writing clear
[WordRake] is considered the next best thing to having a real life editor with you as you write. . . . When you’re writing, click the ‘rake’ button and then watch as it goes through your text, underlining, crossing out and suggesting edits to it. It suggests edits to make your writing clear.
Must-have for anyone who uses Word
WordRake is a must have for anyone who uses Microsoft Word. It sits in the task bar, and when you click a button it goes through your writing, making real time edits and suggested changes. It tightens up your writing, knowing that less is always more when it comes to content.
Closest thing to an automatic editor
WordRake is as close as you can get to an automatic editor. It appealed to me more as an editor than writer, but it’s great at eliminating unnecessary phrases and words — and it’s those words that bog down your writing.
Avoid the overwriting faux pas
One of the biggest writing faux pas out there (and we all do it) is overwriting. It’s just way simpler to put everything out there, right? We know, which is why WordRake is a great editing tool.
Make a stronger impression with fewer words
Your book will magically become more appealing when you cut out all unnecessary phrases and words. . . . WordRake proofreading software will increase your awareness: you can make a stronger impression by using fewer words.
Quick and easy proofreading rounds
[W]hen you’re racing to meet deadlines, you’ll write copy that really could use a second or even a third pass through. WordRake helps you get that proofreading pass done quickly and easily.
Making Revision a Habit with WordRake
Want to know the secret to becoming a consistently better writer? Make revision a habit rather than something you do occasionally for critical content. WordRake helps you establish this habit by embedding the process into your writing environment. Using WordRake is like having a wise editor standing by, willing to look at your work when you’re ready.
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It's the quality editor you've always wanted. See for yourself!
WordRake is editing software designed by writing expert and New York Times bestselling author Gary Kinder. Like an editor or helpful colleague, WordRake ripples through your document checking for needless words and cumbersome phrases. Its complex algorithms find and improve weak lead-ins, confusing language, and high-level grammar and usage slips.
WordRake runs in Microsoft Word and Outlook, and its suggestions appear in the familiar track-changes style. If you’ve used track changes, you already know how to use WordRake. There’s nothing to learn and nothing to interpret. Editing for clarity and brevity has never been easier.
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