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title: "Task: What is the Summarising Assistant Task and how do you use it?"
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# Task: What is the Summarising Assistant Task and how do you use it?

Summarising Assistant

Category: Creation

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|  | Also useful for
— | Primary team
All Agency | Frequency
On demand |
WHAT THIS TASK DELIVERS

Detailed information summariser.

How it is triggered: On demand via Teams. Paste or upload the document and specify format: bullet points, executive summary, or a specific length.

WHAT IT PRODUCES

Summary in your chosen format and length.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q  Can it summarise for a specific audience?

A  Yes. Specify the audience: 'Summarise for senior leaders unfamiliar with technical detail' or 'Condense this for a client with five minutes before a call.'

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Q  Can I specify a word count?

A  Yes. Specify the target: 'Under 100 words', 'Three bullet points', or 'One-paragraph executive summary.'

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TASK SCOPE

|  | This task does not | This task does |
|  | ✗  Make judgments about document accuracy | ✓  Condense any document into a clear summary |
|  | ✗  Access documents not provided as input | ✓  Format output as bullets, paragraphs, or executive summary |
|  | ✗  Substitute for legal or financial advice | ✓  Match a specified length or audience |
|  | ✓  Retain key information and nuance |