Grammarly is my favorite Chrome extension to improve my writing.
All the power of Grammarly is built into Chrome. It works with all of the apps I use, including Gmail, Google Docs and WordPress.
You can also check How to Add Grammarly to Word – Step by Step
Grammarly detects my mistakes when I create or edit text in my browser. There's a good reason why it's one of the most popular Chrome extensions in the world.
Grammarly offers a free forever version. A Premium plan costs $139 per annum or $29.95 per monthly. Premium Grammarly accounts get you access to the Chrome extension, which offers enhanced functionality.
This video will show you how to set it up and get the most out of it.
How to install Grammarly on Chrome
Grammarly is available for Chrome as an extension from the Chrome Web Store. Click "Add to Chrome"
Grammarly will download the extension and take you directly into its onboarding flow. This takes you to a welcome page, where you can click through Gmail to start writing an email.
The Grammarly logo will be displayed in the bottom left corner of any new message you are writing. The Grammarly logo will display next to your writing, each error underlined. By hovering your mouse over the errors, you can get suggestions on how to fix them.
What does Grammarly for Chrome do exactly?
Grammarly uses artificial intelligence to detect errors in writing and provides solutions. These include:
- Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and spelling:It detects all common mistakes, just like any spellchecker.
- Useful or confusing sentencesGrammarly flags complex sentences that are too long to be understood.
- ToneGmail automatically detects tones and activates them when your email exceeds 121 characters.
- ParagraphingWe'll give you suggestions for how to break down your text so it is easier to read
- Plagiarism:Grammarly compares your content with the ProQuest database, over 16 billion pages and other resources to check for plagiarism. This will ensure that you are 100% sure of your originality.
- CitationsGrammarly will generate citations in MLA and APA styles if Grammarly detects that some of your text was taken from another source.
Chrome: How to Use Grammarly
Grammarly's main application is accessible via browsers. The app allows you to type, copy, and paste text and receive feedback within the same window.
Chrome Extension brings this experience to the web. It will catch your mistakes as you type, no matter where you are (as long you're using Chrome).
After installing the extension, you can click the Grammarly "G” favicon on Chrome's extensions bar to open its options. This should be what you see:
You may have to sign in if you don't see the link. To sign in with your email address, Google or Facebook, follow the link in the extension window. A password will be required. To secure it, use Chrome's password manager if you're not using a more powerful, third-party tool.
Once you are confident, you can start writing on any website.
Grammarly will highlight flaws in your writing in red when it detects them. You can hover over the flaws to find out what Grammarly has to say about it and how you can fix it. Grammarly keeps its colors the same across websites and whatever theme you're using, so if you're planning to get a lot of use out of it, consider choosing a theme that keeps those colors visible.
Grammar and spelling errors are often easy to correct: simply click on the solution in the popup below the word or phrase, and the substitution will be made automatically.
Grammarly can also show you synonyms, words with the same meaning, to help improve your writing. Double-clicking any word will bring up a list with alternative spellings.
You can also reverse the functionality by double-clicking on any word when you browse the internet with Grammarly enabled. This will allow you to view its definition.
This is how Grammarly works across the web. Gmail also has an additional tool currently in beta. A yellow emoji, which denotes an emotional tone, will be next to the Grammarly icons. Click it to see Grammarly's thoughts on how your message is received by readers.
Grammarly in Google Docs:
Grammarly launched beta support for Docs on October 2018. You can access it through the Chrome browser extension, so it's only available in Chrome.
After you have enabled and installed the Chrome extension, you can open a Doc to access Grammarly. Grammarly works in Docs the same way as on the rest. Grammarly will highlight words and phrases it thinks are wrong in red. To see the suggested fixes, click on them. To see a list synonyms, double-click any word.
Grammarly for Chrome isn’t yet stable and many users have reported problems getting it working. It can interfere with Docs' spellchecker, so it is best to use Docs for writing and then check your text in Grammarly.
Use Grammarly to Chrome on Medium
Since September 2018, Grammarly supports Medium. Grammarly supports Medium since September 2018. You can also access premium features such as advanced tone checking and paragraphing.
Where Grammarly for Chrome struggles
Grammarly for Chrome is an excellent tool. It's not perfect, and sometimes it fails.
The Chrome extension is only available in English and doesn't always understand non-standard English vocabulary. It will sometimes misspell common acronyms, company names and technical terms such as ebook. This is why the draft of this post has been underlined in red. Grammarly will flag false positives but it won't allow you to insert hyperlinks unless the Grammarly alert is addressed. This will result in hyperlinks that don't include the relevant word.
Manually correcting errors is also difficult. Grammarly was not designed to allow users to manually correct errors. It can sometimes glitch and move the cursor halfway through deletion, making it harder to clean up a page.
Grammarly's recommendations may not be 100% reliable, especially with its Chrome extension. It doesn't catch all errors either. This sentence passed with flying colors.
Grammarly detected "weak and uncertain language" but not crazy grammar. Grammarly's web application approved the same sentence. This was rated "very clear" by the Chrome extension.
Grammarly excels as a type of spellchecker plus. This typo was caught by Grammarly
The solution was correct. The problem with the "you're/yours" mix-up was flagged. However, the solution proposed isn't any better.
There will also be hyphenation problems. Grammarly will treat any phrase such as "ten years old" like it should be hyphenated. This is not always true. You might also find it a bit comma-happy.
Troubleshooting Grammarly in Chrome
These fixes will fix the problem if you don't see the Grammarly logo in your online text or any corrections, even after installing the extension.
Try closing Chrome and reopening it. This will resolve many issues with extensions. This will resolve most problems with Grammarly extensions that you have just enabled or installed.
Sometimes, the extension may not be enabled after it is installed. Go tochrome://extensionsFind Grammarly and verify that it is enabled.
If this is the case, you may need to log into to access all features. This includes the ability to extend the extension on all sites.
Log in to Grammarly by clicking the "G" icon in your extension bar, and then selecting "login".
A Grammarly account gives you the ability to edit and enter longer texts. It might be worth it to get the best experience.
