Promise: This article maps the 8 modes to use cases, so you pick the right one on the first try instead of guessing.
The 8 modes
| Mode | What it does | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Balanced rewrite, keeps meaning | Default — when you are not sure |
| Academic | Formal register, longer sentences | Essays, research papers, theses |
| Simple | Shorter words and sentences | Explainers, how-to guides |
| Formal | Professional tone | Business memos, cover letters |
| Informal | Conversational tone | Blog posts, social copy |
| Expand | Adds detail and examples | Padding thin drafts |
| Shorten | Condenses | Trimming bloated drafts |
| Creative | More vivid word choices | Marketing, fiction, ad copy |
When to use Academic vs. Formal
Both produce a professional-sounding rewrite, but they are not the same:
- Academic keeps citation-friendly structure and a longer sentence rhythm. Use it for graded work, research papers, or anything that should read like academic prose.
- Formal is closer to corporate English — clearer, more direct, less academic register. Use it for cover letters, white papers, or business proposals.
When to use Simple
If your reader needs to understand the text fast — a non-expert audience, a younger reader, a quick onboarding doc — Simple is your friend. It trades depth for clarity.
Can I switch modes mid-task?
Yes. Pick a mode, click Humanize, read the output. If it does not match what you wanted, change the mode and run again. Each run uses word budget on Free and Lite plans; on Pro and above, Re-humanize lets you iterate without burning words.
Tip: If your first output is close but not right, do not switch modes — try freezing the terms that are getting changed too aggressively. That keeps the rewrite on the same track but locks in what you wanted preserved.
Decision flow
- Writing an essay or research paper? → Academic.
- Writing a blog post or social post? → Informal.
- Writing for non-experts? → Simple.
- Writing for business? → Formal.
- Need more text? → Expand.
- Need less text? → Shorten.
- Need it to pop? → Creative.
- Not sure? → Standard, then iterate.
FAQ
Do all 8 modes work on all plans? Yes. Mode choice is not plan-gated.
Can I combine modes? No — one mode per run. But you can run the same text through multiple modes and pick the version that fits best.
What if none of the modes feel right? Run Standard first to get a clean baseline, then apply Selective Rephrase on the parts that need different treatment.
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