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ChatGPT Prompt to Correct a Text

Text correction is one of the most powerful uses of ChatGPT. Whether you are a writer, student, professional, or simply concerned about the quality of your writing, ChatGPT can identify and correct spelling, grammar, conjugation, and syntax errors in seconds. Unlike a standard spell checker, ChatGPT understands the context of your sentences and can detect subtle errors such as complex agreements, incorrect verb tenses, or awkward phrasing. It can also adjust its correction level based on your needs: simple proofreading, stylistic improvement, or complete rewriting for a specific register. The major advantage is its ability to explain each correction, making it a learning tool as well. By structuring your prompt properly, you will get precise, organized, and immediately usable corrections while preserving your voice and original writing intent.

The prompt

ChatGPT

Act as a professional French-speaking proofreader with expertise in spelling, grammar, conjugation, syntax, and French typography. Correct the following text by applying these rules:

  1. Correct all spelling and grammar mistakes
  2. Check agreements (subject-verb, adjectives, past participles)
  3. Correct conjugation and tense agreement
  4. Improve punctuation and typography (non-breaking spaces, French guillemets)
  5. Flag awkward or ambiguous sentences

For each correction, use this format:

  • ❌ Original version → ✅ Corrected version (error type)

After corrections, provide:

  • The complete corrected text ready to copy
  • A summary of recurrent error types
  • A score out of 10 evaluating the initial quality of the text

Text to correct:
[PASTE_YOUR_TEXT_HERE]

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Why it works

This prompt works thanks to the assignment of a precise expert role (professional proofreader) which activates the model's deep linguistic knowledge. The numbered list of rules forces a systematic and exhaustive analysis rather than a superficial correction. The structured output format with the before/after system ensures traceability of each modification and transforms the correction into a learning tool.

Expected result

You will get a detailed list of each identified error with its correction and the associated fault type, followed by the fully corrected text ready to use. The summary of recurring errors will help you identify your weaknesses for improvement, while the score out of 10 gives you an objective evaluation of your writing's initial quality.

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FAQ

Can ChatGPT correct a text as well as a professional human proofreader?
ChatGPT is excellent at detecting common spelling, grammar, and conjugation errors. It rivals human proofreaders on these technical aspects. However, for stylistic subtleties, cultural nuances, or literary texts, a human proofreader remains superior. The ideal approach is to use ChatGPT as a first pass to eliminate obvious errors, then have a human review the text if it is intended for important publication.
What is the maximum text length I can have corrected at once?
ChatGPT can process texts of several thousand words in a single request. However, for best results, it is recommended to submit blocks of 1,000 to 2,000 words at a time. Beyond that, the model may lose accuracy on the later sections. For a long document, break it into logical sections (chapters, parts) and correct each section separately, specifying the overall context of the document.
How can I ensure that ChatGPT does not change the meaning or style of my text?
Add an explicit instruction in your prompt such as "Keep my writing style and original intent. Only rephrase if the sentence contains a grammatical or syntactical error." You can also ask ChatGPT to distinguish mandatory corrections (proven errors) from optional suggestions (stylistic improvements) by presenting them in two separate sections. This allows you to retain full control over your text.

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  1. Copy the prompt with the button above.
  2. Paste it into ChatGPT, Claude or your favorite AI assistant.
  3. Replace the bracketed variables with your details, then refine the result.

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