Surgically Edit Claude Drafts Using In-Place Artifact Controls
Edit specific sections of AI drafts without regenerating the whole file.
Use the 'edit in place' feature for Artifacts to modify specific sections of global drafts (reports, briefs) by highlighting and typing instructions directly on the text.
The Scenario
You have generated a 1,000-word project proposal using Claude, but the 'Objectives' section needs to be more formal. You want to fix just that paragraph without re-reading the entire document for new errors.
Before & after
Previously, you had to copy the text back into chat, describe the change, and wait for Claude to regenerate the entire document, taking 3–5 minutes.
Simply highlight the specific text within the Artifact window and type your change; Claude updates only that segment in about 10 seconds.
The Prompt
I have highlighted [SECTION_OF_TEXT] in the document. Please rewrite this specific part to be [MORE_CONCISE/MORE_FORMAL/MORE_PERSUASIVE] while keeping the rest of the draft exactly as is.
This 'in-place' editing feature allows for surgical precision when refining reports, plans, or briefs generated as Artifacts. It prevents the model from hallucinating or changing parts of the document you were already happy with.
Source
Release notes | Claude Help Center"Highlight the part you want changed, type the change, and Claude makes the edit right where you marked it."