Readable Notes for Mac integrates with two writing support systems: the macOS system spellchecker, and Apple Writing Tools (available in macOS Sequoia and later).

Spellchecking

Readable Notes uses the macOS system spellchecker. Misspelled words are automatically underlined in red as you type, just as they are in other Mac applications.

Readable Notes for Mac showing spelling errors underlined in red within the document text

To correct a spelling error, right-click (or Control-click) the underlined word to see suggested corrections. You can also use the Edit menu to access spellcheck options.

Exam use: Spellchecking can be turned off for examination conditions. Go to Edit → Spelling and Grammar and deselect Check Spelling While Typing.

Apple Writing Tools

Readable Notes fully integrates with Apple Writing Tools, providing AI-powered writing assistance that works entirely on your device — no internet connection required.

Readable Notes for Mac Writing Tools menu showing options including Proofread, Rewrite, Summarise and more

To use Writing Tools, select the text you want to improve, then open the Edit menu and choose Writing Tools, or right-click and select Writing Tools from the context menu.

Readable Notes for Mac with Writing Tools suggestions appearing above the text toolbar

Writing Tools options

  • Proofread — Identifies grammatical errors and unclear phrasing, with suggested corrections shown inline.
  • Rewrite — Rewrites selected text for clarity, tone, or style.
  • Friendly / Professional / Concise — Rewrites the text in a specific tone.
  • Summarise — Creates a concise summary of longer selected text.
  • Key Points — Extracts the main points from a longer passage as a bullet list.
Readable Notes for Mac Writing Tools popup panel showing proofread corrections and suggestions
Requirements: Apple Writing Tools requires macOS Sequoia (version 15) or later. Check your macOS version in System Settings → General → About. All Writing Tools processing is done on-device using the Apple Neural Engine.