Written by Tanja Google Workplace / Docs
Grammarly works in all commonly used browsers; however, to get the most advanced suggestions, you need to install it on a Google Chrome browser.
To install it on a Google Chrome browser;
Go to the Grammarly for Chrome page > click on 'Add to Chrome' > click on 'Add Extension' > log in to an existing account or create a new one > open your Google Docs file > You will see the Grammarly icon or the total number of suggested edits in your document (it will be displayed in the lower-right corner of the page) - click to open the Grammarly sidebar.
Grammarly, the cloud-based, free online writing assistant, is probably one of the most powerful tools for job seekers, foreign students, English language learners, and non-native English-speaking professionals.
It has become the go-to tool providing help and instant feedback on the accuracy, impact, and credibility of one’s English writing.
Its purpose is to improve one’s writing by checking spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity, engagement, and other aspects of writing by using artificial intelligence and finding suitable replacements for any found error.
This article will show you how to add Grammarly to your Google Docs - keep on reading if you are interested.
Quick Note: Grammarly works in all browsers, including Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. However, the best experience that gives advanced suggestions is only available when using it on Chrome.
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Important Note: If you want to use Grammarly on your smartphone, you can also download the free app.
Important Info: Grammarly offers users both the free version, which allows access to some of the features, and the paid version, which is the ultimate tool with over 400 types of checks. Also, the paid upgrade can detect plagiarism and provides citation suggestions.
In the steps given above, we only mentioned the installation process for Grammarly. But, it might be the case that users still don’t see the Grammarly icon in their Google Docs file.
It might mean it is disabled, so you’ll need to enable it. Take these steps to do so:
You can also check to see if the Grammarly extension is enabled by clicking the Extension icon > 'Manage extensions' (bottom) > 'Details' and see if the option is turned On.
The internet is full of free alternatives for Grammarly that you can also check out. We made a list of some if you are interested in learning what other options are out there similar to Grammarly:
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The steps to install and enable the Grammarly extension to your Google Docs are very straightforward. If you are a newbie with this extension, keep in mind these couple of things:
Apart from this, you can also explore and learn about other things you can do on your Google Docs, for example, how to delete a column, how to sort things alphabetically in Google Docs, or how to hide comments there.