Paraphrasing
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What was QuillBot designed for?
QuillBot was created as a full-sentence thesaurus to help students and professionals write faster and with more confidence. Our users have found many creative ways to utilize our product, preparing doctoral theses, crafting legal emails, and document translation among others!
Can I use QuillBot for Plagiarism?
QuillBot was not designed for plagiarism and we do not support the use of the product for plagiarising. You should always cite the work you use and follow best practices as recommended by your institution or employer. Do not plagiarise using QuillBot.
Why are there errors in my paraphrasing results?
QuillBot uses machine learning to understand and improve on the paraphrases it makes, and like a human, it can occasionally make mistakes based on the training data and human input we had it learn from.
Common Causes of Errors
There are a few mistakes that can consistently cause errors in paraphrasing:
We are constantly training our AI to help reduce the mistakes QuillBot can make while also ensuring that the results you get read well and feel natural. If an error is showing up regularly, please contact us so we can investigate.
What are modes and how do I use them?
Modes are a setting that modifies what the QuillBot AI will focus on when you paraphrase something. Each mode has specific things it focuses on in your text.
There are seven modes total:
Free users can access Standard, Fluency, and Creative mode. Creative+, Shorten, Expand, and Formal modes are only available with a premium subscription.
What is the word flipper?
The Word Flipper is a tool that modifies the number of words replaced by synonyms in your paraphrasing results. You can choose to replace more or fewer words by adjusting the corresponding slider. Do note that a more aggressive word flipper setting can affect the accuracy of a sentence.
What’s the difference between a Free and Premium account?
There are two types of QuillBot accounts:
The benefits premium account users get include:
You can purchase a premium account by visiting the premium page.
How can I cancel a premium account?
There are two ways to cancel a premium subscription: either going to your account page, or contacting us directly.
Unsubscribing on the Account page
To unsubscribe on the Account page, follow these steps:
NOTE: If you use this option, you will not immediately cancel your account, but set it to expire at the end of your billing period. If you want to cancel immediately or want to request a refund, please contact us.
Contacting us directly
You may contact us directly by going to the contact us page and submitting a support ticket. One of our customer support representatives will assist you further.
I unsubscribed, and I’m still being billed?
Please contact us so we can assist you.
Can I delete my account?
Yes, please contact us so we can assist you.
Can I still use premium after I unsubscribe?
Yes. Unsubscribing on the account page simply disables renewal so your account expires at the end of your billing cycle. You will have access to the premium features until your current billing cycle ends.
Can I change my premium plan?
You can change your premium plan by unsubscribing and then resubscribing to your preferred plan after your billing period ends. If you have an urgent need to change your plan, please contact us .
Can I purchase QuillBot for only 1 month?
Yes. Simply purchase a monthly subscription and then unsubscribe on your account page, and your account will only last a single month.
What are the best practices for students?
Teachers expect students to practice integrity and academic honesty, and so does QuillBot. Teachers want students to form original and authentic ideas, and they expect students, especially those in college or university, to write their own work and cite their sources properly. Distinguished professors have lost their job over this! QuillBot promotes the use of citations which credit the author and conform to the various accepted styles used by educators, such as MLA, APA, and the Chicago Manual of Style.
You can also read the QuillBot blog for more information and tips on writing successfully in your courses.
I’m an educator, how do I incorporate QuillBot into my classroom?
QuillBot helps students with a variety of needs. QuillBot has you covered whether you want your students to expand their vocabulary, help streamline the writing process, or simply to demonstrate the variety and fluidity of language.
How do I install the Microsoft Word add-in?
You can read instructions on how to install our Word extension by going to the Word Installation page here.
How do I install the Google Chrome extension?
Visit our Chrome Webstore page and follow the instructions to install the Chrome extension.
How do I install the Google Doc extension?
Visit our page on the G Suite Marketplace and follow the setup steps. Press the Install button and open a Google Docs page. In the menu, click on Add-ons and select Launch QuillBot then enter your ID and password.
I’m having trouble installing the add-in for Microsoft Word, what do I do?
Problems installing the app are often due to not being logged in to Microsoft Word. Start with signing in to Word then follow the steps starting at the top of the page.
What is the API used for?
The API is available so that individuals who can find an interesting use for our AI can implement it in ways outside of our website.
How do I purchase the API?
Our API can be purchased through our partner, RapidAPI, it by going to our page on their website, located here .
How much does the API cost?
Our API is available in three plans; Pro, Ultra and Mega. Plans are priced on monthly usage by the number of characters paraphrased. We offer custom pricing for solutions outside of our current plans.
I received an Error: Multiple Active Sessions
This error appears when our system detects multiple active sessions on your account. This can be caused by one of the scenarios below:
I’m having trouble installing the add-in for Microsoft Word, what do I do?
Problems installing the app are often due to not being logged in to Microsoft Word. Start with signing in to Word then follow the steps starting at the top of the page.
Unable to log in with Google or Facebook?
These issues can be resolved by adding a password in QuillBot’s settings following these steps:
Please contact us if you’re still having issues.
How do I resolve a network or connection error?
Disable or whitelist your firewall. This can be on either Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Safari, or the computer itself. If this does not work, try disabling the ad blockers on these browsers.
I received an App error: Catalog could not be reached in Microsoft Word, what next?
Disable or whitelist your firewall. This can be on either Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Safari, or the computer itself. If this does not work, try disabling the ad blockers on these browsers.
I received, Error: Object doesn't support property or method 'defineProperty,' what next?
Confirm that Internet Explorer is not running in Compatibility Mode. Go to Tools > Compatibility View Settings.
I received Sorry, we couldn't load the app because your browser version is not supported. Click here for a list of supported browser versions, what next?
Make sure that the browser supports HTML5 local storage, or reset your Internet Explorer settings. For information about supported browsers, see Requirements for running Office Add-ins.
I received, Error: Microsoft does not allow use of this extension without a verified copy of Word or on versions lower than Office 16.0.11629. Please complete verification or update to latest version of Office to continue.
This is an error affecting users due to a Windows update. In our redesign, we were required to use a new API in Word due to Microsoft requirements. However, due to a Microsoft update, certain segments of users are unable to connect properly to our extension in Word.
Our working theory is that users who are in one or more of these categories are being affected:
How does QuillBot protect my personal information?
QuillBot takes security and member privacy very seriously and operates in accordance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. The company employs best-in-class physical, technical and administrative controls to protect personal information as well as cutting-edge security technology from Google. You can learn more about QuillBot’s use and protection of personal information by reading the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Does QuillBot share the content I paraphrase/summarize with third parties?
QuillBot does not share personal information with third parties of any kind and will never disclose your personal information to other businesses.