Customization

Customize your RewriteBar experience with custom prompts, keyboard shortcuts, and appearance settings.

Custom Prompts

Create your own rewriting prompts to get exactly the output you need.

Creating a Custom Prompt

1. Go to Settings → Custom Prompts
2. Click Add New Prompt
3. Enter a name and description
4. Write your prompt template
5. Test the prompt with sample text

Prompt Variables

Use these variables in your custom prompts:

• {text} - The original text to be rewritten
• {style} - The selected writing style
• {tone} - The desired tone (formal, casual, etc.)

Example Custom Prompts

Professional Email

Rewrite this email to be more professional and concise while maintaining the original meaning:

{text}

Creative Writing

Transform this text into a more creative and engaging version:

{text}

Keyboard Shortcuts

Customize keyboard shortcuts to match your workflow.

Default Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
Cmd + Shift + R	Quick rewrite selected text
Cmd + Shift + E	Open RewriteBar window
Cmd + ,	Open settings

Changing Shortcuts

1. Go to Settings → Keyboard Shortcuts
2. Click on the shortcut you want to change
3. Press the new key combination
4. Click Save

Appearance Settings

Theme Options

• System: Follows your system theme
• Light: Always use light theme
• Dark: Always use dark theme

UI Customization

• Font Size: Adjust text size in the interface
• Compact Mode: Reduce spacing for smaller screens
• Show Icons: Toggle icon visibility in menus

Advanced Settings

API Configuration

• Request Timeout: Set how long to wait for AI responses
• Retry Attempts: Number of retries for failed requests
• Rate Limiting: Control request frequency

Privacy Settings

• Data Collection: Control what data is sent to AI providers
• Local Processing: Use local AI when available
• Cache Settings: Control how responses are cached

Troubleshooting Customization

Custom Prompts Not Working

• Check that the prompt syntax is correct
• Ensure all required variables are included
• Test with simple text first

Shortcuts Not Responding

• Check for conflicts with other applications
• Restart RewriteBar after changing shortcuts
• Verify the shortcut is not already in use

Appearance Issues

• Restart the application after theme changes
• Check that your system supports the selected theme
• Try resetting to default settings