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Overview

Enter an instruction and generate text where you’re writing, without leaving the editor.

How to Use

  1. Press / or Cmd+J. You can start mid-sentence
  2. Change the model if needed
  3. Enter what you want to generate
  4. Press Enter to start
Press Esc to stop. Press Space right after / to exit Inline Generation and return to regular typing.

Cmd+J Shortcut

The / shortcut requires a half-width slash, which may mean switching input modes when typing in Japanese. Cmd+J works in any input mode.

Choose a Model

Inline Generation remembers your selected model for the next time you use it. See Models and Reasoning for details about each option.

Work with the Result

  • Apply: Add the generated text to your note
  • Copy: Copy the generated text to your clipboard
  • Cancel: Discard the result
You can also enter a follow-up instruction and generate another version.

Helpful Features

Related instructions appear as you type, and you can select one with Tab. Press the up arrow to recall earlier instructions.

Use Cases

  • “Continue writing”
  • “Summarize the text above in three lines”
  • “Turn this into a bulleted list”
  • “Give three examples”

Benefits

Draft or summarize text right where you’re writing, without switching screens.