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Apple has introduced a new set of AI-powered writing tools under the Apple Intelligence suite. These tools allow you to rewrite, summarize, or proofread text anywhere on your Mac — in Mail, Notes, Safari, or even third-party apps. Instead of opening a separate AI chatbot window, Apple integrates these features directly into macOS, saving time and boosting productivity.
If you frequently use these tools, you can make your workflow even faster by creating a custom keyboard shortcut to launch them instantly. Here’s how to do it.
The writing tools in Apple Intelligence help improve your writing in real time. You can:
Rewrite text in different tones (professional, casual, or friendly).
Summarize long paragraphs or emails.
Proofread for grammar and clarity.
Rephrase sentences to make them sound natural.
These tools are built right into macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later, available when your system language is set to US English.
To open the Apple Intelligence writing tools manually:
Highlight any text you’ve written.
Right-click on it.
From the context menu, choose Writing Tools → Show Writing Tools.
A small pop-up window will appear, showing options like “Rewrite,” “Proofread,” and “Summarize.”
However, if you write frequently, right-clicking every time can slow you down. This is where a keyboard shortcut becomes very useful.
You can set up a shortcut such as Command + Shift + Period (.) to quickly open Apple Intelligence writing tools anywhere on your Mac.
Follow these steps:
Open the Settings app on your Mac.
Click on Keyboard, then select Keyboard Shortcuts.
In the sidebar, choose App Shortcuts.
Click the “+” button to add a new shortcut.
In the Application dropdown, select All Applications (so it works everywhere).
In the Menu Title field, type exactly: Show Writing Tools.
In the Keyboard Shortcut field, press Command + Shift + . (period).
Click Add to save your shortcut.
Now, whenever you highlight text in any supported app, just press Command + Shift + ., and the Apple Intelligence writing tools will appear instantly.
The shortcut only works if your system menu item exactly matches “Show Writing Tools.” Be sure to type it correctly with the same capitalization.
If the shortcut doesn’t work, restart the app or your Mac to refresh the keyboard shortcut settings.
This feature is available only on Macs running macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later, with Apple Intelligence enabled.
Creating a keyboard shortcut for Apple Intelligence saves time and improves writing efficiency. You can:
Access rewriting and proofreading tools instantly.
Stay focused in your current app without using the mouse.
Make AI-powered writing part of your natural typing flow.
For example, while composing an email, you can highlight your message, press Command + Shift + ., and instantly rewrite it to sound more professional or friendly — all within the Mail app.
The Apple Intelligence Writing Tools bring generative AI directly into macOS, helping you write better and faster. With a simple keyboard shortcut, you can open these tools anywhere without interrupting your workflow.
If you often edit or refine text on your Mac, setting up this shortcut will make Apple Intelligence feel like an extension of your keyboard — always ready to help you write with confidence and clarity.