/tone
Tells you how a message may come across and suggests edits.
The full prompt
/tone Read the message below as [reader]. Tell me in 2-3 sentences how it is likely to come across, quote any phrases that could sound rude, cold, or unclear, and suggest a better wording for each. Then give me a revised version.
Message:
[paste the message]
Replace the highlighted [brackets] with your own details, then send.
What you're asking
Asks the AI to judge how your message reads and fix risky phrases. You get a short assessment, flagged phrases, and a revised version.
Give it
- The message
- Who will read it and their mood
- What you want them to feel or do
Check: It is a best guess at how people read tone, not a certainty.
Filled-in example
/tone Read the message below as a frustrated client. Tell me in 2-3 sentences how it is likely to come across, quote any phrases that could sound rude, cold, or unclear, and suggest a better wording for each. Then give me a revised version.
Message:
As I mentioned in my last email, the delay is due to your late approval. We will deliver when we can.
Use it in any AI chat. The slash word is a label, not a built-in command; the prompt does the work, and answers vary by app. How these work