Grammarly Add-In for MS Word
A Grammarly Add-In for MS Word is an MS Word add-in that assists users in grammar checking, spell checking, and enhancing clarity and conciseness of written content.
- Context:
- It is developed by Grammarly, Inc..
- It can be accessed through the "Add-ins" tab within Microsoft Word.
- It can detect grammar mistakes, spelling errors, punctuation errors, and writing style issues.
- It can offer suggestions for vocabulary enhancement and writing style improvements.
- It can work in real-time, providing suggestions as the user types in the document.
- It can require an internet connection to function as it uses cloud-based algorithms.
- It can be used with a free account or a paid premium account that offers additional features.
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- Example(s):
- A user writing an academic paper uses Grammarly Add-in for MS Word to detect and correct grammar and spelling mistakes.
- An author utilizing the add-in to enhance the vocabulary and writing style of their manuscript.
- A business professional writing a report, using Grammarly Add-in to ensure clarity and conciseness in the document.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- A spell-checking tool built into Microsoft Word, as it is not an external add-in.
- A web-based grammar-checking tool, as it is not integrated into MS Word.
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- See: Grammarly, Spell Check, Writing Style.
References
2023
- https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200001011?tab=Overview
- QUOTE: Grammarly is designed to fit seamlessly into the writing process for anyone using Microsoft Word on macOS. Suggestions will appear in the right margin of your document, and you can apply them to your text with a click of your mouse. Best of all, Grammarly’s comprehensive writing feedback reaches way beyond grammar and spelling, so your document will be polished, clear, and engaging.
- Fix grammar, spelling, and punctuation issues
Whether you’re always second-guessing yourself about commas or you struggle with homophones like affect and effect, Grammarly helps take care of mistakes that could make you look less than polished.
- Streamline wordy sentences
Grammarly helps you rephrase and eliminate unnecessary words to make your work clearer and faster to read.
- Clarify confusing sentences
Long, meandering sentences with complicated structures can be hard to follow, even when they’re grammatically correct. Grammarly helps you clarify and simplify, so your reader can concentrate on your message.
- Fix grammar, spelling, and punctuation issues
- Grammarly also offers Premium features to help make you keep your readers interested and engaged with your work. Vocabulary suggestions help you explain your thoughts in vivid, precise language, and tone suggestions help you find the right level of politeness, confidence, and formality.
- QUOTE: Grammarly is designed to fit seamlessly into the writing process for anyone using Microsoft Word on macOS. Suggestions will appear in the right margin of your document, and you can apply them to your text with a click of your mouse. Best of all, Grammarly’s comprehensive writing feedback reaches way beyond grammar and spelling, so your document will be polished, clear, and engaging.
2022
- https://codeless.io/grammarly-review/grammarly-for-word/
- QUOTE: ... That’s why there’s Grammarly for Word. It plugs these gaps to help shore up your writing style across all Microsoft Office apps (including Outlook).
And fortunately, it’s also simple to use. Here’s a quick guide to get you started within the next five minutes or less. ...
- … Microsoft Word’s built-in grammar feature is OK. But it completely lacks any plagiarism check. That’s where this Grammarly integration pays for itself several times over.
- QUOTE: ... That’s why there’s Grammarly for Word. It plugs these gaps to help shore up your writing style across all Microsoft Office apps (including Outlook).