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    Using Smart Summarization

    Learn how to use AI to create perfect summaries from any study material.

    5 min read18,500 viewsUpdated 2024-12-03

    Using Smart Summarization

    Smart Summarization uses advanced AI to condense lengthy content into clear, actionable summaries.

    Getting Started

    Input Methods

    • Paste Text: Copy and paste directly into the text area
    • Upload Files: Drag and drop PDF, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, or Markdown
    • Audio/Video: Upload recordings for transcription + summarization

    Summary Formats

    Bullet Points

    Best for: Quick review, key facts, study guides

    • Organized hierarchically
    • Easy to scan
    • Great for flashcard creation

    Paragraph

    Best for: Understanding context, essay prep

    • Flowing narrative
    • Maintains relationships between ideas
    • Good for reading comprehension

    Key Concepts

    Best for: Exam prep, conceptual learning

    • Identifies main themes
    • Highlights definitions
    • Perfect for subject overview

    Advanced Options

    Summary Length

    • Brief: 20% of original length
    • Standard: 35% of original length
    • Detailed: 50% of original length

    Focus Areas

    Choose to emphasize:

    • Definitions and terminology
    • Key arguments and evidence
    • Processes and procedures
    • Facts and statistics

    Best Practices

    Input Quality

    • Clean, well-formatted text works best
    • Remove irrelevant headers/footers from PDFs
    • For audio, ensure clear speech quality

    Multi-Source Summaries

    Upload multiple files to create comprehensive summaries that synthesize information across sources.

    What to Do With Your Summary

    • Generate Flashcards: One-click flashcard creation
    • Create Questions: Turn summaries into practice tests
    • Export: Download as PDF, Word, or TXT
    • Share: Send to study groups or students
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