Many people use Google Docs as their primary word processor for writing anything from emails to articles. Many people rely on the built-in spell checker in Docs since writing well is difficult. Although the built-in spell checker does a good job, outside services might provide more useful advice.
One of the greatest Chrome extensions, Grammarly provides a more thorough check of your spelling and grammar. Additionally, if you recently switched from a laptop to a high-end Chromebook, you probably miss Microsoft Word’s Editor and other sophisticated capabilities. But don’t worry, Grammarly is a solid Google Docs plugin that competes with Microsoft Editor.
How to install Grammarly
To start using Grammarly, you first have to install it.
- Open Google Chrome.
- Go to the Chrome Web Store.
- Navigate to the Grammarly extension page.
- Click the Add to Chrome button.
- In the dialog box that pops up, tap the Add extension button.
- Once you install the extension, a tab opens and prompts you to sign in or make a Grammarly account.
Grammarly is then installed in your Chrome browser after a little delay. Although you may install Grammarly on other well-known browsers like Safari, Edge, and Firefox, utilising Chrome will give you the greatest results.
How to make Grammarly available in Google Docs
Let’s make sure Grammarly is enabled and prepared for use in Google Docs now that it has been installed.
- Open a Google Doc.
- Click the Grammarly extension icon in the upper-right corner of your browser.
- Flip the Check for writing suggestions on Google Docs toggle switch to on.
- Grammarly is now ready to use in a Google Doc.
Grammarly in Google Docs: How to Use It
Let’s use Grammarly in a Google Doc now that it has been installed and enabled. When used with Google Docs, Grammarly includes a variety of functions. Let’s examine Grammarly’s capabilities.
Red underlines: As you type, Grammarly underlines any suggestions it has for you. The proposed correction appears when you hover your cursor over the underline. Each suggestion made by Grammarly is up to you to accept or reject.
The Grammarly icon can be found in the lower-right corner of a Google Doc when Grammarly is turned on. With this icon, you can quickly learn facts. Grammarly is checking your work while the symbol shows a spinning wheel. Grammarly does not detect any problems with your writing if the icon is green. Grammarly has found certain problems when the icon becomes red and has a number inside it.
The Grammarly sidebar: Click the Grammarly symbol to launch the Grammarly Sidebar and view a comprehensive list of recommendations. The sidebar displays the edits, and choosing a recommendation displays a detailed description of the edit.
Setting goals for your writing is possible with Grammarly. You can specify objectives for your piece’s audience, formality, subject, and intent. Depending on whether you’re a free or premium subscriber, each goal has different possibilities. Open the Grammarly Sidebar and click the target with the arrow at the top to change these objectives.
