How do I make an Outlook email sound less like AI?

Cut the stock opener and closer, swap buzzwords for plain words, vary your sentence lengths and add one specific detail only you would know. AI-drafted emails from Copilot in Outlook, ChatGPT or Gemini tend to share the same six tells, and Remove AI Tells flags most of them automatically.

1. "I hope this email finds you well"

The most recognizable AI opener. Start with the point instead: "Quick question about Thursday's invoice."

2. "I wanted to reach out"

You are already reaching out. Delete it and say why you're writing.

3. Buzzwords

Leverage, seamless, robust, streamline, delve. Use the plain word: use, smooth, solid, simplify, look at. See words that give away AI writing.

4. Paragraphs all the same length

AI writes three even, tidy paragraphs. Real emails are uneven. A one-line paragraph is fine.

5. "Please don't hesitate to reach out"

The closing twin of the opener. Try "Let me know by Friday" or just your name.

6. Em dashes and curly quotes

Heavy em dash use is a well-known AI sign. Swap them for commas or periods.

Check before you send

Paste your draft into the free Remove AI Tells scanner. It highlights stock email phrases and AI words, scores your sentence rhythm and fixes the punctuation, and it runs in your browser. More on this: AI humanizer for emails.