How to set up and use Grammarly in Google Docs

Google Docs is the best choice for a free and reliable word processor. It’s available on all devices sinceGoogle Workspaceis web-based. It has features that make writing more accessible. One is the spell checker, which helps you catch errors in your spelling and grammar. The spell checker is imperfect and might miss mistakes or suggest wrong corrections. So, use another spell checker on top of Docs to get a second opinion and make sure your text is clear and accurate.

Grammarly, one ofthe best Google Chrome extensions, is one of the best third-party spell checkers. If you usea popular Chromebook, you might miss theMicrosoft Word Editorin Microsoft Word. Grammarly combined with Google Docs makes for a Microsoft Word rival. Here’s how to install Grammarly and use it in Google Docs.

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How to install Grammarly

To use Grammarly in Google Docs, install it in Google Chrome.

After a moment, Grammarly is accessible in your Chrome browser. You can install Grammarly in other popular browsers, such as Safari, Edge, and Firefox. You’ll have the best experience with Google Docs when you use Chrome.

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How to enable Grammarly in Google Docs

Now that Grammarly is installed, ensure it’s turned on and ready for use in Google Docs.

Grammarly is also accessible in other tabs. After installing it, suggestions appear when you write emails in Gmail or type a message to someone in Facebook Messenger on your computer. To turn off suggestions for other pages, tap theGrammarly extension iconin the upper-right corner of Chrome and flip the first toggle toOff.

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How Grammarly improves your writing in Google Docs

Now that Grammarly is installed and activated, it’s ready to use in a Google Docs document. Grammarly has several features when using it in Google Docs. Here’s what Grammarly does:

Get your grammar on

Using Grammarly in Google Docs is a simple yet effective way to improve your writing. Install it, activate it, and you’re good to go. Whether you’re writing an essay, a blog post, or an email, Grammarly suggests improvement to your grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and style. Install the Grammarly extension for Chrome, open a Google Doc, and click the Grammarly icon to activate it.

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The Grammarly: Grammar Checker and Writing App page in the Chrome Web Store

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