Affecting or Effecting: A Simple Guide to Using Them Right
Confused by affecting or effecting? This guide explains the difference with clear examples, memory tricks, and quick fixes to help you write with confidence.
Mathias MichelMay 27Use Case
Fix Grammar and Tone in Any App
RewriteBar is a macOS menu bar app for everyday writing edits. Select text in Mail, Slack, Notion, or your CMS, run a command, and paste the improved version back in seconds.
25 MB • Mac Intel & Apple Silicon • macOS 13.0+ (Ventura)
🌐 500+ Languages
🤖 Local Models
🔍 PopClip Integration
✅ Fix Grammar
🎯 Custom Workflows
Sound Familiar?
Common writing bottlenecks this solves
You notice mistakes after you send
Small grammar issues hurt clarity. You want quick fixes before sending, without opening a separate editor.
The tone does not fit the channel
A draft can be too formal for Slack or too casual for clients. You need fast tone adjustments in place.
Draft length is off
Some messages need tightening, others need more context. You want to shorten or expand text quickly.
How It Works
A simple flow to get better results
1
Select your text
Highlight a sentence, paragraph, or post in the app where you are already writing.
2
Run a RewriteBar command
Choose Fix Grammar & Spelling, Change Tone, Summarize, Make Shorter, or another command.
3
Paste and send
Paste the polished text back and keep moving. Same workflow in every app.
Before & After
Real rewrites you can apply in seconds
Grammar
Before
We need to discus the project timeline and whos responsible for each deliverable.
After
We need to discuss the project timeline and who’s responsible for each deliverable.
Tone: more formal
Before
Hey, just checking if you had a chance to look at the doc. Let me know when you can.
After
I’m following up to see if you’ve had a chance to review the document. Please let me know when you’re available to discuss.
Shorten
Before
I wanted to reach out because I thought it would be good to schedule a quick call so we can go over the details and align on next steps.
After
Let’s schedule a short call to align on next steps.
Related Commands
Try these in RewriteBar or the Prompt Library
Writing
Fix Grammar & Spelling
Analyze text for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure. Provide corrections to make the text fluent and accurate, replying only with the corrected text in the same language.
grammarcorrection+2 more
Writing
Improve Writing
Rephrase text to improve clarity and quality, fixing mistakes while keeping the original language and length. Returns improved text only.
writingimprove+2 more
Rewrite
Change Tone
Adjust the tone of the text to a specified style, keeping the language and meaning the same.
tonerewrite+2 more
Rewrite
Summarize
Summarize the provided text in 3-4 sentences, keeping language and meaning the same.
summarizesummary+2 more
Rewrite
Make Shorter
Shorten the provided text by removing unnecessary details, keeping language and meaning the same.
shortenconcise+2 more
Writing
Simplify Language
Simplify text to make it more concise and easier to understand, while keeping the original meaning and language.
simplifyclarity+2 more
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XAI
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OpenAI
GPT-5, GPT-4.1, GPT-4o, ...
Ollama
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OpenRouter
Includes 350+ Models
XAI
Grok 4, Grok 4 fast, Grok 3
LM Studio
Llama 3, gpt-oss, qwen, ...
Baseten
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Fireworks AI
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
MiniMax
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ZenMux
OpenAI-compatible gateway
OpenAI
GPT-5, GPT-4.1, GPT-4o, ...
Ollama
gpt-oss, Llama 3, Phi-4, ...
OpenRouter
Includes 350+ Models
XAI
Grok 4, Grok 4 fast, Grok 3
LM Studio
Llama 3, gpt-oss, qwen, ...
Baseten
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Fireworks AI
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
MiniMax
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
ZenMux
OpenAI-compatible gateway
OpenAI
GPT-5, GPT-4.1, GPT-4o, ...
Ollama
gpt-oss, Llama 3, Phi-4, ...
OpenRouter
Includes 350+ Models
XAI
Grok 4, Grok 4 fast, Grok 3
LM Studio
Llama 3, gpt-oss, qwen, ...
Baseten
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Fireworks AI
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
MiniMax
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
ZenMux
OpenAI-compatible gateway
Anthropic
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Groq
GPT-oss, Llama 3.2, ...
Perplexity
Sonar
TogetherAI
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Apple Intelligence
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OpenAI-compatible gateway
Hugging Face
Inference Providers
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OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Cerebras
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Anthropic
Claude 4, Claude 3.7, Claude 3.5
Groq
GPT-oss, Llama 3.2, ...
Perplexity
Sonar
TogetherAI
GPT-5.x, Grok, Llama, Mistral, ...
Apple Intelligence
Apple Foundation Model
Cloudflare AI Gateway
OpenAI-compatible gateway
Hugging Face
Inference Providers
Nebius Token Factory
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Cerebras
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Anthropic
Claude 4, Claude 3.7, Claude 3.5
Groq
GPT-oss, Llama 3.2, ...
Perplexity
Sonar
TogetherAI
GPT-5.x, Grok, Llama, Mistral, ...
Apple Intelligence
Apple Foundation Model
Cloudflare AI Gateway
OpenAI-compatible gateway
Hugging Face
Inference Providers
Nebius Token Factory
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Cerebras
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Anthropic
Claude 4, Claude 3.7, Claude 3.5
Groq
GPT-oss, Llama 3.2, ...
Perplexity
Sonar
TogetherAI
GPT-5.x, Grok, Llama, Mistral, ...
Apple Intelligence
Apple Foundation Model
Cloudflare AI Gateway
OpenAI-compatible gateway
Hugging Face
Inference Providers
Nebius Token Factory
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Cerebras
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Gemini 2.5 Pro, 2.0 Flash, ...
DeepSeek
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Mistral
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Azure AI Foundry
GPT-5.x, GPT-5.4-nano, ...
302.AI
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
DeepInfra
Llama, Qwen, Mixtral, ...
Moonshot AI
Kimi
Vercel AI Gateway
OpenAI-compatible gateway
Gemini 2.5 Pro, 2.0 Flash, ...
DeepSeek
DeepSeek V3, R1, ...
Mistral
Pixtral Large, Mistral 7B, ...
Azure AI Foundry
GPT-5.x, GPT-5.4-nano, ...
302.AI
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
DeepInfra
Llama, Qwen, Mixtral, ...
Moonshot AI
Kimi
Vercel AI Gateway
OpenAI-compatible gateway
Gemini 2.5 Pro, 2.0 Flash, ...
DeepSeek
DeepSeek V3, R1, ...
Mistral
Pixtral Large, Mistral 7B, ...
Azure AI Foundry
GPT-5.x, GPT-5.4-nano, ...
302.AI
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
DeepInfra
Llama, Qwen, Mixtral, ...
Moonshot AI
Kimi
Vercel AI Gateway
OpenAI-compatible gateway
Gemini 2.5 Pro, 2.0 Flash, ...
DeepSeek
DeepSeek V3, R1, ...
Mistral
Pixtral Large, Mistral 7B, ...
Azure AI Foundry
GPT-5.x, GPT-5.4-nano, ...
302.AI
OpenAI-compatible endpoint
DeepInfra
Llama, Qwen, Mixtral, ...
Moonshot AI
Kimi
Vercel AI Gateway
OpenAI-compatible gateway
A Complete AI Writing
Toolkit for macOS.
Everything you need to write faster, clearer, and smarter — all in one place.
Comprehensive Writing Tools
Access a complete suite of writing tools including grammar correction, language simplification, tone adjustment, translation, text summarization, and ChatGPT prompt enhancement - all in one place.
Custom Actions
Create personalized rewrite actions tailored to your needs. Build templates for emails, social media posts, or any writing task you frequently do.
Distraction-Free Interface
Experience a clean, minimal interface that focuses on results. No cluttered windows - just select text and watch it transform instantly.
Lifetime License Available
Choose our one-time payment option to use RewriteBar forever with OpenAI integration. No recurring fees - just a single investment in your writing success.
Quick Access Shortcuts
Boost your productivity with customizable keyboard shortcuts for instant access to any feature.
Lightweight Performance
At just 25 MB, RewriteBar is incredibly lightweight yet powerful. Enjoy smooth performance without impacting your Mac's resources.
Cutting-Edge AI Models
Leverage the latest AI technology including GPT-4 and GPT-4-mini for superior writing assistance and more accurate suggestions.
Multiple AI Providers
Choose from leading AI providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek. Select the service that best fits your needs.
Enhanced Grammar Checking
Complement your existing grammar tools. RewriteBar works alongside other checkers to provide comprehensive writing improvement.
Multilingual Support
Write confidently in multiple languages including German, English, and Spanish. Unlike Apple Intelligence (as of Oct. 2024), RewriteBar supports a wide range of languages for global communication.
Direct AI Integration
Enjoy secure, direct communication with AI providers. Your text and API keys remain private - nothing is stored on our servers.
Local AI Support
Choose complete privacy with local AI models through Ollama integration. Keep your writing assistance entirely on your machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Answered
Quick answers for this use case before you try it.
- Yes. RewriteBar works in any macOS app where text can be selected, including Mail, Slack, Notion, and browser-based editors.
- Yes. Use Change Tone, Formal to Personal, or Personal to Formal to shift between professional, friendly, or casual tone.
- Use Make Shorter or Make Longer. For summaries, use Summarize. All commands run on selected text and return ready-to-paste output.
- No. Trigger RewriteBar from the menu bar, a keyboard shortcut, or PopClip, then paste the result back.
- Yes. Fix Grammar & Spelling, Improve Writing, and Simplify Language help make text clearer and more natural.
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