What Write Formally does
The built-in prompt asks for one direct rewrite and preserves names, URLs, numbers, dates, and line breaks where possible.
Compare ActionClip AI sources and providers.
How to use it
- Select the text you want to use in any supported Mac app.
- Choose Write Formally from the ActionClip widget or its More menu.
- Review the result, or continue in the destination app when the action opens one.
Example
hey, can you send this over when you get a chance?
Could you please send this when you have an opportunity?
Settings
Open the action's settings from:
ActionClip Settings → Actions → Write Formally → gearAI provider and model
Follow Settings default or choose a connected AI provider and model for this action. Connect providers centrally in Settings → AI → Configure….
Result
Show the generated text in ActionClip so you can review it, or copy it directly to the clipboard.
Display
Choose how this action appears in the floating widget. This changes only its presentation, not what it does.
Changes are saved automatically.
You can also replace this action's icon from ActionClip → Actions. See change an action icon.
When ActionClip suggests it
Write Formally is promoted for editable or read-only selections with at least six words when the selected AI source is available.
Enabled actions remain available in your Actions list even when Smart Suggestions do not promote them for the current selection.
Requirements and privacy
- Apple Intelligence and Ollama Local keep the request on your Mac.
- Online providers require Allow online actions and use the connection and model selected for this action.
- The selected source is exclusive; ActionClip does not silently fall back to another source.
Show as corrections
Turn on Show as corrections in this action’s gear to display removed text with red strikethrough and added text with a green underline. Comparison is read-only; Copy and Replace use the clean result. Replace requires an editable original selection.
