> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.courtaid.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.courtaid.ai/chat-and-documents/editable-answers.md).

# Editable answers

Chat responses in CourtAid are now editable. You can reformat or adjust any AI answer before copying or downloading it.

![Edit button on a chat response](/files/Xfe7fDz6lbNJMtBfz0US)

## How to edit a response

1. After CourtAid generates a chat response, click **Edit** in the top-right corner of the answer
2. The response opens in an editor with a formatting toolbar
3. Make your changes — adjust wording, reformat headings, fix names, or restructure the content
4. Click **Save** to keep your edits, or **Cancel** to discard them

![Editing a chat response with the formatting toolbar](/files/9kDSguD5JnVlc6q8e96j)

## Formatting options

The editor toolbar includes:

| Tool                                       | Use for           |
| ------------------------------------------ | ----------------- |
| **Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough** | Text emphasis     |
| **H1, H2, H3**                             | Section headings  |
| **Bulleted / numbered lists**              | Structured points |
| **Blockquote**                             | Quoted passages   |
| **Undo**                                   | Revert changes    |

## When to use editable answers

| Scenario                 | What to edit                                               |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| Drafting a client letter | Change salutation, adjust tone, add your firm's formatting |
| Preparing a memo         | Restructure sections, add headings, refine language        |
| Exporting research       | Clean up the response before copying or downloading        |
| Fixing details           | Correct names, dates, or jurisdiction references           |

## After editing

Once saved, your edited version replaces the original in the conversation. You can then:

* **Copy** the response to your clipboard
* **Export** to download the formatted answer
* Continue the conversation with follow-up questions

{% hint style="info" %}
Edited answers are for your working copy. The underlying sources and citations remain linked — click any citation to verify against the original document.
{% endhint %}

## Tips

* Edit before exporting — it's faster than reformatting in Word
* Use headings (H2/H3) to structure longer research answers into memo sections
* The *"This is not legal advice"* disclaimer stays visible at the top of each response


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