How to Use Sapling

Getting started with Sapling

After reading this guide, you will be able to use Sapling to enhance your business communications by checking grammar, improving clarity, and generating rephrasing suggestions effortlessly.

Step 1: Sign up and set up

1. Go to sapling.ai.
2. Click on the "Get Started" button on the homepage.
3. Choose to sign up using your email or a Google account.
4. Fill in the necessary details and confirm your email address if prompted.
5. Once logged in, you’ll be taken to your dashboard where you can access various features.

Step 2: Your first writing task

1. In the dashboard, locate the "Compose" tab on the left-hand menu.
2. Click on it to open the text editor.
3. Type or paste your text into the editor. For example, draft an email to a client.
4. As you type, Sapling will underline grammatical errors and suggest improvements.
5. Hover over any underlined text to see suggestions and click on them to apply changes instantly.

Step 3: Get better results

1. Explore the "Templates" section by clicking on the "Templates" tab. Here, you can find pre-written email formats for various scenarios.
2. Use the "Rephrase" button that appears above your text when you select a sentence. This will give you alternative phrasing options to enhance clarity.
3. Familiarise yourself with the "Snippets" feature by clicking on "Snippets" in the left menu. This allows you to create reusable responses for common queries, saving you time on repetitive tasks.

Pro tip

Use keyboard shortcuts for efficiency. For example, press "Ctrl + Enter" to quickly apply a suggestion without using your mouse, speeding up your writing process.

Common mistake to avoid

Avoid ignoring the suggestions without reviewing them. Sometimes, the AI may suggest changes that are not contextually appropriate. Always read the suggested alterations to ensure they fit your intended message.