Summarize key points with an AI document assistant

Use an AI assistant to turn long documents into clear, bite-sized insights. Get straight to the key points and understand the essentials without reading it all.
Aug 6th, 2022
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1. Upload a document from your device or cloud storage.
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2. Open a document in the online editor and click the AI assistant button in the bottom right.
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3. Choose Summarize key points to receive clear takeaways from the document.
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4. Review the AI’s output and ask additional questions if needed.

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Working with lengthy texts has never been easier. DocHub's editor now features a powerful AI-driven tool designed to extract clear, concise insights from even the most complex documents. It simplifies understanding the key points, saving you time and effort from reading through everything. The platform supports the following file formats for reviewing and editing:

  • .pdf, .doc, .docx, .docm, .dotx,
  • .xls, .xlsx, .xlt, .xltx, .csv,
  • .ppt, pptx, .pptm, potx, .pot,
  • .txt, .ods, .odt, .otp, .odp,
  • .ots, .sxw, .dot, .rtf, .html.

Follow these steps to effectively summarize a document with AI:

  1. Click Select a document at the top of this page or drag and drop a file to the uploader area.
  2. If you are new to the platform, sign up for a free trial or log in to your Pro account to proceed.
  3. In the editor, locate and click the AI assistant in the bottom right corner of the screen.
  4. Choose Summarize key points to get a brief overview of your paperwork content.
  5. Review the summary and ask other questions related to the text.
  6. Edit the content using the editor's toolbar and sign the form if needed.
  7. Click Menu to download, export, or share your reviewed paperwork with others.

Unlock the power of AI, summarize text, and instantly get accurate insights from lengthy paperwork. Upgrade to a Pro plan or start a free 30-day trial with DocHub to get the best document management experience. Try it now!

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Text summarizing is a new AI-powered feature in DocHub that helps users quickly understand complex documents without reading them thoroughly. It identifies key information and condenses it into clear, actionable insights.
Upload a file to our editor and find the AI assistant button in the bottom right corner. Click the assistant and utilize the “Summarize key points” option in the dialog window. The AI will generate a concise summary of your text.
DocHub’s AI-powered features are available to Pro users or those on a trial plan. Free users can use the standard document editing, signing, and sharing capabilities without access to the platform's AI tools.
With DocHub, you can ask AI to summarize documents of any area and length. The platform supports various file formats for reviewing and editing, including .xlt, .ots, .sxw, .dot, .rtf, .html, .ods, .odt, .otp, .dotx, .potx, .pptx, .pot, .odp, .xltx, .txt, .ppt, .csv, .xls, .doc, .pdf, .xlsx, .docx, .docm, and .pptm. The document must not contain only rasterized text and should include recognizable text for AI to process.
Yes, DocHub’s AI assistant can process various languages. However, it may struggle with larger text translations. The tool provides better results when directly summarizing content.
Sure! Our platform prioritizes security throughout the entire document management process. It employs industry-standard encryption to protect stored documents. Additionally, it adheres to stringent data protection regulations, ensuring that your files remain private and secure. DocHub's technical infrastructure is hosted on data centers accredited with SOC 2 by Amazon Web Services.
Use DocHub AI to summarize documents or its Simplify language feature to rewrite the key points with more common vocabulary instead of the original hard-to-understand words. You can also chat with our assistant, but only about document-related questions.
If you need help using DocHub AI, click the “?” icon in the bottom-left corner of the dialog box. This will open the Help center in a new tab, where you'll find comprehensive resources on our AI assistant, including its features and usage instructions. For further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team.
You can manually manage the key points received from the AI summarize document feature. First, copy the text overview from the AI assistant dialog box. Then, return to the editor and click Text in the toolbar. Place the cursor where you want the summary to appear and paste the copied content. Adjust the font, size, color, and orientation using the appropriate tools in the toolbar.
DocHub's standard document management functionality is compatible across devices. However, the platform's AI-powered features are now available only on desktops. We're working on enhancing our mobile capabilities, so follow the release notes to stay informed about updates.

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