In this article:
What is Summarise
When to use it
Creating summaries
FAQ
What is Summarise?
The Summarise feature helps you quickly understand lengthy documents and extract key information efficiently by generating a concise overview of selected text or documents.
You can summarise:
Text selected directly in your Word document
Text pasted into the Summarise module
Uploaded files, such as Word documents and PDFs
By default, summaries are short, plain‑text paragraphs. However, you can also create structured summaries - such as summaries organised by clause or timeline - to suit your needs.
When to use it
Save time by getting a quick overview of key points without reading the full document
Improve clarity by focusing on essential information
Work across file types, including selected text, Word documents, and PDFs
Customise summaries by creating summaries in formats that match your workflow
When not to use it
You need all legal or technical details, as summaries simplify content and may omit specifics
You are working with very short text, where summarisation could remove important context
Creating summaries
To create a summary:
Open the Summarise module
Select text in your Word document, or paste text into the module (if using ClauseBuddy outside Word)
Click the Summarise button
The default summary type is Simple, which produces a short, single‑paragraph summary.
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Creating structured or custom summaries
To create a structured summary:
Select Configure > Create new summary type
Use the summary format editor to define how the summary should appear
For example, you can create a table‑based summary with columns for Date, Party, and Content, generated from the selected text or uploaded document.
Frequently asked questions
Can I summarise only part of a document?
Yes. Simply select the text you want to summarise before clicking Summarise.
Can I summarise multiple files at once?
No. Summarise works with one document or one text selection at a time.