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Spot the Whole-Document Rewrite Trap

Identify when a canvas revision should be scoped to a selected section instead of a full rewrite.

Only one paragraph needs work, but the requested edit is much broader. Which visual clue shows the real problem with Lina's canvas workflow? Highlighted risk paragraph Not the issue. Selecting a section is useful in canvas because it gives ChatGPT a clear edit boundary. Overbroad rewrite request Correct. The request is too broad for the actual weakness. Canvas rewards targeted edits when the selected section is the only part that needs change. Earlier version area Not the problem. Earlier versions are a safety net in canvas; the mistake is asking for unnecessary rewrite scope. Quiet desk setup Not relevant. The…

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