Prompt ChatGPT to Rewrite Text in Plain English
Make complicated writing easier to read while preserving meaning and important qualifications.
Reviewed 29 August 2026 · Beginner friendly · Free to copy
Rewrite the text below in plain English for [audience]. Keep every important fact, warning and qualification. Use short sentences and familiar words. Explain unavoidable technical terms in brackets. Do not add advice or claims that are not in the original. Text: [paste it here].
Why this prompt works
It tells ChatGPT to improve readability without quietly simplifying away essential meaning.
Use it in three steps
- CopyUse the button above to copy the complete prompt.
- PersonaliseReplace every item in square brackets. Specific, truthful details produce more useful answers.
- CheckRead the answer carefully. Verify important facts, dates and advice before acting.
Small changes that improve the answer
- ✓ Name the reader's approximate knowledge level.
- ✓ Ask for headings if the text is long.
- ✓ Compare the result with the source.
Useful follow-up prompts
The first answer is a starting point. Continue the same conversation with one of these:
“Make it suitable for a person reading English as a second language.”
“List any meaning that may have changed.”
“Create a 50-word summary as well.”