Detecting copy-pasted vs. originally typed text in documents

Writers and educators struggle to reliably identify if content in Word or Google Docs was typed word-by-word or copy-pasted, especially with AI-generated text that bypasses detectors.

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A tool to detect whether text in documents was typed originally or copy-pasted, aimed at educators and writers.

The pain

Educators and writers struggle to verify if content is genuinely typed or copied, especially with AI-generated text bypassing current detectors.

The gap

Existing plagiarism and AI detection tools do not reliably distinguish typed versus pasted text within document editors.

Build angle

A lightweight plugin or add-on for Word and Google Docs that analyzes typing patterns or metadata to flag pasted content.

Strengths

  • Clear and specific problem in education and writing
  • Feasible to build as a plugin or extension
  • Addresses a gap not fully covered by plagiarism tools

Risks

  • Limited willingness to pay or adopt new tools
  • Potential workarounds by users to bypass detection
  • Narrow market size and unclear monetization path

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