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AI "Instant Convert" Option and Create a Course with AI draft - Using exact text
Is there a way to use the instant convert feature without having it alter the original text?
Currently, when I am using this feature, it automatically changes the text in the convert.
If there isn't an option to convert the block type without altering the text, I cannot use this feature at all. Too much room for error. This is a massive barrier to using this feature for many of us working with high stakes or pre-approved learning content.
I have this same issue currently with the AI course draft feature. I need exact content/ content headings, but it's changing the outline vs. taking exactly what is written and saving me the time by moving it into the formatting (which would be helpful!).
Any solutions? Potential updates on the horizon to solve this challenge? Thank you!
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yeah, that’s a fair concern — when you’re working with approved content, any AI rewrite or auto-tweak makes it risky. right now, the instant convert and AI course draft tools don’t have a “preserve exact text” mode, so they’ll try to interpret and reformat, which can lead to subtle wording changes.
a lot of users have been asking for a “structure only” or “no-rewrite” option, so it’s definitely on the radar. for now, the safest workaround is to do the layout or conversion manually, or duplicate your text block first so you can compare and roll back if it changes anything.
hopefully they add a true “format without altering text” toggle soon — it’d make those features way more usable for compliance or locked-content workflows like yours.
I would love the toggle feature added you mentioned "Format without altering text" would be a huge improvement for many use cases. When you say "it's on the radar" can you elaborate? My goal in posting this was to draw attention to this need for the feature OR find a potential work around. If it will be on the roadmap for the AI tools, that's great news!
Duplicate the block first, then convert. Or use the Edit with AI option and instead of selecting Replace Block, select Insert Below. You can specify not to change the text.
Looking for a solution that is less work, otherwise recopying the text is more work intensive than any potential time saved from using the feature in the first place.
For your second point, the "Edit with AI" feature, has not been very helpful for me so far as mentioned in my original post, I am not looking to alter the text (and this feature currently seems to only do that and basic style changes).
