# Notes: Inline AI Editing

Inline AI lets you edit, rewrite, and extend your text directly within the editor without opening the side panel. Powered by Theo right inside the rich-text editor, it works with slash commands and the formatting toolbar.

## What is Inline AI?

Inline AI is a **different feature** from the AI Writing Assistant side panel ( `⌘J`). While the side panel is for conversations and multi-step generation, Inline AI provides quick, single-action edits right where you're typing.

Inline AI

Quick edits at cursor position. One-shot actions.

Side Panel AI

Conversational. Multi-turn. Templates and voice input.

## How to Trigger Inline AI

### Slash Command

Type `/` on a new line and look for the AI section in the menu. Select an AI action to apply it to the current block or selection.

### Formatting Toolbar Button

Select text to show the floating formatting toolbar. Click the **AI button** (sparkles icon) to open the inline AI action menu for the selection.

## Available Actions

### Continue Writing

AI continues from where your cursor is, matching your tone and style.

### Rewrite

Rewrites the selected text or current block with improved clarity.

### Fix Grammar & Spelling

Corrects errors while preserving your meaning.

### Make Shorter

Condenses the selected text into a more concise version.

### Make Longer

Expands the selected text with more detail and examples.

### Simplify Language

Reduces complexity and makes the text easier to read.

### Change Tone

Adjusts the tone (formal, casual, professional, friendly).

### Translate

Translates the selected text to another language.

## Inline AI vs. Side Panel

| Trigger                | Inline AI                      | Side Panel                          |
|------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Slash command or toolbar| `⌘J` or floating bubble       |                                   |
| Interaction            | One-shot action               | Multi-turn conversation              |
| Context                | Current block or selection     | Full document + selection            |
| Voice Input            | No                            | Yes (dictation)                    |
| Templates              | No                            | Yes (8 quick-action templates)     |
| Best For               | Quick rewrites, grammar fixes  | Generating content, brainstorming   |

**Use both!** Inline AI for quick fixes while writing, and the side panel for bigger tasks like generating essays or organizing entire documents.