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A2Z Tools Plain Language Analyzer

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What it is

A2Z Tools Plain Language Analyzer is a free web tool for checking English drafts against plain-language guidance. It links each finding to its source guideline and can flag complex words, GOV.UK words to avoid, hidden verbs, “shall” used for requirements, double negatives, passive voice, long sentences, and long words. A Flesch-Kincaid estimate compares the draft with an audience target. Defaults set thresholds for general-public text, service instructions, or professional readers, and users can add organization jargon with plainer alternatives using an equals sign. Findings can be exported as CSV. Text that is pasted, typed, or dropped is processed in the browser tab; the maker says it is not uploaded, logged, stored, or sent to analytics. The analyzer checks English only, combining US and UK word guidance. Scores measure sentence and word length rather than meaning, so findings are prompts for human review. It is free online at free.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Checks drafts against plain-language guidance and links each finding to its source guideline.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Intended users
The tool is described for letters, forms, policies and web pages that ordinary people need to act on.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Privacy
The analyzer processes pasted, typed or dropped text in the browser tab and says it is not uploaded, logged, stored or sent to analytics.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Support
The product page provides a feedback form whose submissions are sent privately to the A2Z.Tools team.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Headquarters
A2Z Tools lists its address as R.T. Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Maker
A2Z Tools says it was created by Reliable Software Technology, a developers team from Bangalore.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Audience settings
General-public defaults are sentences over 25 words and grade 8; service instructions use 20 words and grade 7; professional readers use 30 words and grade 12.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Checks
Flags complex words, GOV.UK words to avoid, hidden verbs, “shall” for requirements, double negatives, passive voice, long sentences and long words.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Custom vocabulary
Users can add an organization-specific jargon list and pair terms with plainer alternatives using an equals sign.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Export
The findings can be downloaded as a CSV for an editor.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Guidance sources
Its simpler-word suggestions draw on plainlanguage.gov and its avoided-word list draws on the GOV.UK style guide.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Interpretation limit
Readability scores measure sentence and word length rather than meaning, and the maker says findings are prompts for human review.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Language limit
The analyzer checks English only, and its word lists combine US and UK guidance.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools
Readability
Estimates Flesch-Kincaid reading grade and compares it with an audience target.Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools

Plans and prices

Free Free Free online tool; English only Read 30 Sep 2026 · a2z.tools

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Links findings to source guidelines
  • Audience-specific readability thresholds
  • Custom jargon and plainer alternatives
  • CSV export for editors
  • Browser processing without stated uploads

Limits

  • English only
  • Readability scores do not measure meaning
  • No free trial is listed

Who it suits

It suits editors and teams preparing letters, forms, policies, service instructions, or web pages for ordinary readers. It is also useful for organizations that maintain their own jargon list.

Verdict

A2Z Tools provides a focused browser check for common plain-language problems, with audience settings, custom vocabulary, and CSV export. Its English-only scope and length-based scores mean human review remains necessary.

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