# How to Get Chatgpt to Summarize an Article

> To summarize an article in ChatGPT, copy and paste the text into the chat, request a summary with your desired type, and specify the length or detail level for a more concise or detailed result.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-get-chatgpt-to-summarize-an-article/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3ed5ab56e05a00fe6a77/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Copy and paste the article or the key sections you'd like summarized into the chat.
2. Ask for a summary and be clear about what type of summary you want.
3. Specify the length or detail and ask for a more detailed or concise summary.