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Senior reviewers

Mark the problem.
Approve the edit.

Move executive drafts from marked issues to decision-ready wording—one approved change at a time.

Input Mark the passage that matters.
Decision Review the suggestion with confidence.
Tracked Word Return a clean, tracked document.
See the review in 6 steps

Native Apple-platform app · AI Review starts only when you request it

Strategic expansion memo

Guided product example

Strategic Expansion Memo

We recommend a focused expansion into two enterprise segments where the product already shows strong pull: regulated financial services teams and grant-funded research operations. The near-term decision is whether to fund a 90-day validation sprint.

Why Now

Customer interviews suggest that these teams spend significant time comparing document versions, reconstructing decision trails, and preparing materials for review committees.

Evidence

Early usage data indicates that sessions with more than three stakeholders generate the highest retention. Pricing sensitivity and procurement complexity are not yet validated.

Risks

Both segments may require heavier compliance language and longer sales cycles than the current product motion supports.

Recommendation

Approve a 90-day validation sprint with a narrow success metric and a clear segment decision.

How it works

The accountable edit in 6 steps

  1. 1

    Mark

    Select or paste the passage that matters.

  2. 2

    Review

    Choose the issue type and add a precise instruction.

  3. 3

    Revise

    Request a focused proposed change in context.

  4. 4

    Decide

    Accept, edit, or reject it.

  5. 5

    Track

    Retain a visible decision record.

  6. 6

    Return

    Export Word with tracked textual changes.

Guided example

One guided edit. From vague to accountable.

Follow one claim from the marked problem to a decision-ready tracked handoff. Every word remains selectable and readable at any screen size.

Before

We recommend expanding into two enterprise segments where the product already shows strong pull.

“already shows strong pull”

Assertive language without a visible basis.

Review request

Unsupported
Name the evidence or qualify the recommendation.

The draft remains unchanged while the proposal is reviewed.

Decision-ready edit

We recommend a 90-day validation sprint where interviews indicate early interest, while pricing and procurement remain unvalidated.

already shows strong pull interviews indicate early interest

Accepted for tracked Word export.

See the complete strategic memo example

Why control matters

General rewriting vs. controlled review.

General tools can change more than intended. Revision Desk keeps you in control of what is edited—and why.

See how controlled review works
General rewriting Revision Desk (controlled review)
Broad instruction Exact marked passage and named issue
Whole-draft output Explained, reviewable changes
Copy/paste handoff DOCX with tracked text changes
Trust the result Accept or reject each change

Platform and document fit

Revision Desk is a native Apple-platform app.

Work with text-led DOCX, Markdown, plain-text, and clipboard drafts. Review changes locally, then return approved textual edits as tracked Word or Markdown.

DOCX, Markdown & text in Tracked DOCX & Markdown out Check document compatibility

Data processing

Know what stays local, what is sent, and when.

Your editor and review state stay local. When you explicitly request AI Review, the full active draft, review brief, and marked requests are sent for context through Revision Desk’s service to OpenAI.

  1. 01 Local draft and review state

    Reading, marking, and editing stay on your device.

  2. 02 You request AI Review

    Processing starts only after an explicit request.

  3. 03 Revision Desk service

    The full active draft and review context are sent.

  4. 04 OpenAI model

    The model proposes language in context.

  5. 05 Your local decision

    Accept, edit, or reject the returned proposal.

Revision Desk stores bounded usage metadata—not full drafts or returned suggestions.

Read the data-processing explainer Read the privacy policy

Guides and resources

Practical help for accountable editing.

How to review AI edits without losing your voice7 min read A professional document review checklist6 min read Word tracked changes in an AI editing workflow6 min read
Red editorial pencil beside tactile approve and reject controls

Ready to review with confidence?

Mark the problem. Approve the edit. Return tracked Word.

Coming to Mac & iPad