How to use the Inline Editing Tool

PublishFlow’s AI does an incredible job of generating your chapters based on your Book Requirement Document (BRD). However, sometimes a chapter is 95% perfect, but a specific word feels out of place, or a single sentence doesn't flow quite right.

Instead of regenerating the entire chapter and losing the parts you already love, you can use the Inline Editing Tool. This feature allows you to tweak, rewrite, and perfect your manuscript with pinpoint accuracy directly on the page.

Here is how to use the Inline Editing Tool for a seamless final polish.

1. Select the Text

The Inline Editing Tool is built directly into your reading experience. You don't need to open separate menus or type out new prompts.

• Open any generated chapter in your PublishFlow editor.
• Simply click directly on a specific word or an entire sentence that you want to improve or change.

2. Choose the Best Suggestion

As soon as you click on the text, the AI instantly analyzes the context of your sentence and paragraph.

• A small menu will pop up offering you multiple alternative suggestions (usually around 5 different options).
• These suggestions might include synonyms that fit the tone better, or completely rephrased versions of your sentence that improve the flow and readability.

3. Instant Replacement

Review the suggested alternatives in the list. When you find the one that sounds perfect for your book, simply click on it.

The original word or sentence is instantly replaced with your chosen suggestion. There is no need to click an "Apply" button or manually delete the old text. The change happens seamlessly, allowing you to read through your manuscript and make rapid, high-quality edits on the fly.

Why this is better than regenerating

The Inline Editing Tool is your best friend during the final review process. By editing inline, you maintain the overall structure, pacing, and word count of the chapter that you established in your Writing Instructions, while still having complete creative control over the final wording. It is the fastest way to remove any lingering "AI feel" and make the manuscript truly your own.

Updated on: 13/05/2026