How to use Grammarly - Grammar & writing improvement

Grammarly is a helpful tool that checks your grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It also suggests better word choices and improves sentence clarity. This guide will show you how to use Grammarly step by step.

1. Create a Grammarly account

  1. Go to Grammarly’s website.

  2. Click on "Sign up" and create an account using your email, Google, or Facebook.

  3. After signing up, Grammarly will ask about your writing goals. Choose the options that suit you best.

2. Install Grammarly

There are different ways to use Grammarly:

A. Grammarly browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)

  1. Visit Grammarly’s website and click on "Apps."

  2. Select "Browser Extension" and install it for your preferred browser.

  3. After installation, log in to your Grammarly account.

  4. Grammarly will now check your writing in emails, social media, and other websites automatically.

B. Grammarly desktop app (Windows & Mac)

  1. Download the Grammarly desktop app from the website.

  2. Install and open the app.

  3. Log in and start checking documents by copying and pasting text or uploading files.

C. Grammarly for Microsoft Word and Outlook

  1. Download and install the Grammarly add-in from the Grammarly website.

  2. Open Word or Outlook, then log in to Grammarly.

  3. Grammarly will underline mistakes and suggest corrections as you type.

D. Grammarly mobile keyboard (Android & iOS)

  1. Download the Grammarly Keyboard from the App Store or Google Play.

  2. Open the app and log in.

  3. Follow the setup instructions to enable the Grammarly keyboard on your device.

  4. Grammarly will now check your writing in any app where you type.

3. Use Grammarly to check your writing

A. Typing directly in Grammarly

  1. Open the Grammarly web app or desktop app.

  2. Start a new document.

  3. Type your text or paste existing text.

  4. Grammarly will highlight mistakes and suggest corrections. Click on a suggestion to apply the change.

B. Uploading documents

  1. In the Grammarly app, click on "Upload."

  2. Select your file (Word, PDF, or text file).

  3. Grammarly will analyze your document and provide suggestions.

C. Checking writing on other websites

If you have the Grammarly browser extension, it will automatically check your writing on Google Docs, email, and social media posts. Just hover over underlined words to see suggestions.

4. Understand Grammarly’s suggestions

Grammarly provides different types of suggestions:

  • Grammar (fixes incorrect sentence structure)

  • Spelling (corrects misspelled words)

  • Punctuation (adds missing commas or periods)

  • Clarity (recommends simpler sentences)

  • Tone (suggests adjustments to make your writing sound formal, friendly, or confident)

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5. Grammarly Free vs. Grammarly Premium

Free version

  • Grammar, spelling, and punctuation checks

  • Basic writing clarity suggestions

Premium version

  • Advanced grammar and style suggestions

  • Plagiarism detection

  • Word choice and tone improvement

If you write a lot and need advanced corrections, Grammarly Premium may be useful.

6. Tips for using Grammarly effectively

  • Always review Grammarly’s suggestions before accepting them.

  • Use Grammarly as a guide, but think about your writing style.

  • Try the tone suggestions to match the style you want.

  • If you are writing in Google Docs, enable Grammarly’s full features in the extension settings.

Grammarly is a great tool to improve your English writing. Whether you use the free or premium version, it helps you write clearly and correctly. Try it today and make your writing better!

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