Best forLonger writing
THE SIMPLE VERSION
What is Claude?
Claude is an AI assistant you can talk to in normal language. It is especially useful when you want help improving a longer text, understanding a document, or thinking through an idea step by step.
✓ A good fit if you want to…
- Write or improve longer text
- Summarise documents and notes
- Think through an idea carefully
– Choose another tool if you…
- Need visible sources in every answer
- Mainly want finished designs or video
- Expect every fact to be correct
YOUR FIRST 10 MINUTES
Start in three steps
- 1Open ClaudeUse the free plan to begin.
- 2Describe your taskAdd the text, goal and audience.
- 3Refine the resultAsk: “Make it clearer and simpler.”
TRY THIS FIRST PROMPT
Rewrite [text or document] for [audience]. Keep the meaning, use clear headings and simple language, flag anything uncertain, and ask me before removing important details.
POPULAR USES
What can it help with?
PLANS
Free or paid?
Chat, write, analyse files and try core Claude features with limited usage.
Best for occasional writing, summaries and trying Claude.At least five times Free usage per session during peak hours, plus more models and productivity features.
Best for regular writing, documents, research and project work.Choose 5x or 20x Pro capacity per session, with higher output limits and priority access.
Best for very heavy daily use with fewer interruptions.✓Free is enough if…you use Claude occasionally for writing, summaries, explanations and smaller documents.
+Consider paid if…you work with Claude regularly or often reach the Free limits. Most beginners will not need Max.
*US web prices checked on 23 August 2026. Pro is also $200/year; Max 5x is $100/month and Max 20x is $200/month. Taxes, mobile prices and local pricing can differ.
GOOD TO KNOW
Safety and privacy
Check important facts
Claude can sound confident and still be wrong.
Keep private data private
Never paste passwords, card details or ID numbers.
Review model improvement
Choose whether new chats may be used to improve Claude.
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OFFICIAL EVIDENCE
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