How to Use Grammarly to Improve Your Writing

Use Grammarly to check your writing for spelling, grammar, and style issues on websites and apps.

Steps

  1. 1

    Go to grammarly.com and create a free account

    using your email or Google account. The free version checks basic spelling and grammar mistakes.

  2. 2

    Install the Grammarly browser extension

    for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. The extension adds a green Grammarly icon to your browser toolbar.

  3. 3

    Type or paste your text

    into any text box on the web. Grammarly underlines errors in red for spelling, green for grammar, and blue for style.

  4. 4

    Click an underlined word

    to see Grammarly's suggestion. Click the suggestion to accept it or click "Dismiss" to leave your text as is.

  5. 5

    Review your weekly Grammarly report

    in your dashboard. The report shows your accuracy, clarity, and how your writing improves over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grammarly free to use?Show
Yes, Grammarly has a free version that checks spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The premium version adds style suggestions and plagiarism detection.
Does Grammarly work on my phone?Show
Yes, install the Grammarly keyboard app on iPhone or Android. It checks your writing in any app, including text messages and social media.
Can Grammarly check documents I upload?Show
Yes, the Grammarly website lets you upload Word documents and PDFs for checking. You can also paste text directly into the editor.
Is my writing safe with Grammarly?Show
Grammarly uses encryption to protect your text. Your documents are stored securely and are not shared with others.

Written by the HowToDoStuff.online editorial team. Last updated .