Writespect User Guide

Everything you need to get careful, reviewable edits from Writespect and the AI assistant you already use, from first install to reliable work in a live Word document.

Start with the Quick start, or browse the sections:

• Quick start: From install to your first tracked edit in a few minutes.
• Install & setup: System requirements, installing Writespect, and the system tray.
• Connecting your AI assistant: Set up Claude, Cowork, ChatGPT (Work and Codex), and other MCP assistants to reach Writespect.
• Working day-to-day: The co-editing model, which document gets edited, open vs closed files, undo, and saving.
• Prompting for quality: The biggest lever: how to ask so the right passage changes the first time.
• What your assistant can do: A tour of the editing, reviewing and document features Writespect supports.
• Tracked changes & review: How edits are recorded, undone and reviewed; and why it behaves this way.
• App settings: What each tray setting does, and when to change it.
• Troubleshooting: Common issues and how to resolve them.
• FAQ: Privacy, supported assistants, availability, and more.
• Appendix: Glossary of terms used in this guide.