Summarise Long Articles into Key Bullet Points with Grok on X

Access Grok on X

First, open the X app on your phone or visit the X website on your computer. Once the X feed has loaded, look for a special icon that represents Grok. On mobile, this is usually a diamond-shaped icon found in the bottom navigation bar. On a computer, you might find a "Grok" option listed in the left-hand sidebar menu, often near your profile or notifications. Tap or click on this icon to enter the Grok interface. If it looks different: The X interface can change, so if you don't see a diamond icon or a clear "Grok" label, look for an icon that stands out, or check the 'More' menu (often three lines or dots) for an entry labelled "Grok". You'll know it worked when you see Grok's chat interface, which usually includes a welcome message or a list of previous conversations.

Copy the Article Link

Now, you need to find the online article you want to summarise. Open your web browser (like Chrome, Safari, or Edge) and navigate to the news article, blog post, or report you're interested in. Once you're on the page, look for the web address (URL) at the top of the browser window. Tap or click on this address to highlight it, then use your device's copy function (e.g., right-click and 'Copy' on a computer, or long-press and 'Copy' on a phone) to save the link to your clipboard. If it looks different: Some apps have a 'Share' button (often an arrow pointing upwards or a three-dot menu) that includes a 'Copy Link' option. If you can't easily highlight the URL, look for that share option. You'll know it worked when the link is saved and ready to be pasted elsewhere.

Start a New Chat with Grok

With your article link copied, return to the Grok interface within the X app or website. To begin a fresh summarisation task, you'll need to start a new conversation. Look for a button that typically indicates starting something new, like a '+' symbol, a pencil icon, or a "New Chat" button, usually located at the top-right or bottom-right corner of the Grok chat screen. Tapping this will clear any previous messages and give you a clean slate. If it looks different: If you don't see an obvious 'new chat' icon, you can often just type your request directly into the existing message box. Grok is usually smart enough to treat a new request as a new topic. You'll know it worked when the chat area is empty and a message input box is clearly visible at the bottom of the screen, ready for you to type.

Paste Your Link and Request a Summary

Now it's time to tell Grok what you want. Click or tap inside the message input box at the bottom of the Grok chat screen. Paste the article link you copied in Step 2 into the box. After the link, type a clear instruction asking Grok to summarise the content. Be specific about the format you prefer, like asking for bullet points, to help Grok deliver exactly what you need. If it looks different: If pasting doesn't work, try typing the full URL manually if it's short, or check your device's clipboard settings to ensure the link was copied correctly. Grok might indicate if it's having trouble accessing the link.

You'll know it worked when Grok displays a message like "Generating response..." or "Thinking...", followed shortly by the summary appearing in the chat.

Review Grok's Summary

Once Grok has finished processing your request, its summary will appear in the chat window, presented in the bullet-point format you asked for. Read through these points carefully. This is your chance to quickly understand the core message, key arguments, and important facts from the article without having to read every sentence of the original text. Take a moment to ensure the summary captures what you expected and is easy to understand. If it looks different: Sometimes, Grok might ask a clarifying question if the article is too long, behind a paywall (which Grok cannot bypass), or contains ambiguous content. If this happens, try rephrasing your request or finding a more accessible article. You'll know it worked when you have a concise list of key information that helps you quickly grasp the article's main content.

Refine the Summary (Optional)

Grok's initial summary might be great, but you can always ask for more details or a different perspective if needed. If a particular bullet point sparked your interest, or if you feel something important was missed, simply type a follow-up question into the message box. You can ask Grok to expand on a specific detail, explain a complex term, or even rephrase the summary for a different audience (e.g., "Summarise this for a high school student"). This allows you to dig deeper without returning to the original lengthy article. If it looks different: If Grok says it can't find the information, it might be that the detail wasn't explicitly in the article, or it's too specific for a general summary. Try rephrasing your follow-up in simpler terms.

You'll know it worked when Grok provides a more detailed or adjusted response, showing it's continuing to process the article's information based on your new prompt.