Summarize a Long Policy or Vendor Document

Free tools:ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Time:2 minutes
Difficulty:Beginner

What You'll Get

A plain-language summary of a dense policy memo, vendor contract, or corporate communication — with just the key points and action items you need.

The Prompt

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Summarize the following document in plain language. List: (1) the main changes or key points, (2) any action items required of me, and (3) any deadlines. [Paste the document text below this line.]

Tips

Use Claude for anything longer than a page — it handles more text than ChatGPT's free tier. For documents with legal or HR implications, use the summary to know what to focus on, then read those sections of the original.