The Grammarly extension for Chrome is one of the most valuable add-ons to your Chrome browser. It allows you to check your writing as you type without leaving the current website. The extension checks spelling, grammar, tone, and much more to ensure your writing is the best it can be. Keep reading to find out how you can start using this extension.
Install Grammarly for Chrome
First, you’ll need to start by downloading and installing the Grammarly extension for Chrome. Once downloaded, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. You should see the Grammarly icon in your Chrome browser’s taskbar. You’ll also get a pop-up notification telling you that you’ve installed an extension.
Click on the Grammarly icon and log in
Next, click on the Grammarly icon in the browser’s toolbar. If you don’t see it, click on the puzzle icon to see all of your installed extensions and click on Grammarly from here. By clicking on Grammarly the first time, it will ask you to sign in to your Grammarly account. Log in using the credentials for your account. Also, if you want the extension to be visible on the toolbar, click on the thumbtack to pin Grammarly to your toolbar.
Open any website and start typing
To start seeing typing suggestions, you can navigate to a website or platform where you need to type. This can be Google Docs, Email or social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. As you start typing, you’ll see suggestions from the Grammarly extension appear with a line underneath.
Follow Grammarly suggestions to improve your writing
By clicking on the word or section that Grammarly highlights, you’ll see a box window appear with Grammarly’s suggestions. These suggestions also come with an explanation, such as correcting a spelling mistake, correcting grammar, frequently repeated words, using passive voice and more. By looking at the suggestion, you can click it to apply directly, or if you disagree with the suggestions, you can ignore it.
