Grammarly Spelling and Grammar Checker for Windows Apps

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3 Oct 202304:28

TLDRThis video tutorial introduces Grammarly's add-on for Windows, designed to enhance spelling and grammar in native Windows applications. Unlike browser extensions for Google Docs or Word, this add-on is crucial for apps lacking built-in checkers. The video demonstrates how it identifies and corrects errors, offers premium features, and includes an AI tool for text generation. It also highlights customization options and the ability to ignore suggestions for specific apps.

Takeaways

  • πŸ”§ Grammarly offers an add-on for Windows apps to enhance spelling and grammar checking.
  • πŸ’‘ The add-on is separate from Grammarly's browser extensions and needs to be installed specifically for Windows apps.
  • βš™οΈ It works with apps like Word and Outlook but also supports other Windows applications.
  • πŸ“ It can be used for applications that don't have built-in spell checkers, such as Notepad or Wordpad.
  • ⏱️ There might be a slight delay before Grammarly starts highlighting errors in a document.
  • πŸ‘οΈβ€πŸ—¨οΈ Users can click on the Grammarly icon to see a list of detected errors and choose to accept or dismiss them.
  • πŸ’Ό Premium options are available for users who have a paid Grammarly account, offering more advanced features.
  • πŸ“ The tool also includes an AI text generation feature that can provide writing suggestions on demand.
  • πŸ› οΈ Users can customize settings to turn off suggestions for specific applications or for a set period.
  • 🚫 There's an option to block certain words or phrases and to mark suggestions as incorrect or offensive.
  • πŸ”— A link to the Grammarly app for Windows will be provided in the video description for viewers to try it out.

Q & A

  • What is the Grammarly add-on for Windows used for?

    -The Grammarly add-on for Windows is used to check spelling and grammar in Windows applications that do not have built-in spelling and grammar checkers, such as Notepad and WordPad.

  • How is the Grammarly add-on for Windows different from other Grammarly extensions?

    -The Grammarly add-on for Windows is specifically designed for Windows apps, whereas Grammarly also offers separate add-ons for web browsers like Edge and Chrome, and for applications like Microsoft Word and Outlook.

  • Does Grammarly for Windows work with Google Docs?

    -No, Grammarly for Windows does not work with Google Docs. To use Grammarly with Google Docs, you need the Grammarly browser extension.

  • What should you do if Grammarly for Windows doesn't immediately detect errors in your document?

    -If Grammarly for Windows doesn’t immediately detect errors, give it a minute to process the document as it may take some time to find all the mistakes.

  • How can you review and correct errors found by Grammarly in a document?

    -You can review and correct errors by clicking on the Grammarly icon, which displays the errors found. You can either accept or dismiss each suggestion.

  • What additional feature does Grammarly offer for users with premium accounts?

    -For users with premium accounts, Grammarly offers additional advanced suggestions, such as style improvements and more complex grammar corrections.

  • How does Grammarly's AI tool help users?

    -Grammarly's AI tool can generate text based on user prompts. For example, users can ask the AI tool to generate a recipe for baking chocolate chip cookies, and the tool will insert the text directly into the document.

  • How does Grammarly integrate with apps that don't have their own spell checkers?

    -Grammarly works with apps like Notepad and WordPad, which don't have built-in spell checkers, by checking spelling and grammar in the background and providing suggestions.

  • What customization options does Grammarly for Windows offer?

    -Grammarly for Windows offers customization options such as turning off suggestions for specific applications, adding apps to a block list, and marking incorrect or offensive suggestions.

  • How can users access the Grammarly add-on for Windows?

    -Users can access the Grammarly add-on for Windows by installing the app from the Grammarly website. A link to download the app can be found in the description of the video.

Outlines

00:00

πŸ’» Introducing Grammarly Add-on for Windows

This paragraph introduces the Grammarly add-on for Windows, which is designed to work with various Windows applications. It differentiates this add-on from Grammarly's separate add-ons for Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as its web browser extensions for Edge and Chrome. The speaker clarifies that the Grammarly for Windows app is necessary for Windows apps that are not supported by the other add-ons. The video aims to demonstrate the installation and functionality of this add-on, particularly for apps like Notepad that do not have built-in spell checkers.

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Keywords

πŸ’‘Grammarly Add-On

Grammarly Add-On is a tool integrated with applications to check grammar and spelling in real-time. In the video, it’s used for Windows apps such as Word and Outlook, and also available for browsers like Edge and Chrome.

πŸ’‘Windows Apps

Refers to applications on the Windows operating system that do not have built-in grammar or spell-checking tools. The video focuses on how Grammarly enhances these apps by providing grammar and spelling corrections.

πŸ’‘Notepad

Notepad is a simple text editor for Windows that does not have a built-in spell checker. The video demonstrates how Grammarly identifies errors within Notepad, showing its usefulness for basic applications.

πŸ’‘Spell Checker

A tool that checks for spelling errors in written text. Grammarly's spell checker is demonstrated as more advanced compared to built-in checkers in other apps, providing additional accuracy for users.

πŸ’‘Grammar Errors

Mistakes related to the structure and rules of a language. Grammarly highlights grammar errors in real-time, as shown in the video when it detects mistakes like incorrect word usage.

πŸ’‘Premium Features

Advanced tools offered by Grammarly for paid users, such as more sophisticated grammar suggestions. The video mentions how basic errors are covered for free, but more advanced features are locked behind a paywall.

πŸ’‘AI Tool

An artificial intelligence feature in Grammarly that generates text based on prompts. In the video, the AI tool creates content like chocolate chip cookie recipes, showing how it can assist with writing tasks.

πŸ’‘Browser Add-Ons

Extensions for browsers like Edge and Chrome that help with grammar and spell checking in online tools such as Google Docs. The video contrasts these with the separate Grammarly tool for Windows apps.

πŸ’‘Customization

Refers to the various settings in Grammarly that allow users to adjust how the tool works. In the video, users can block suggestions in specific apps or turn off Grammarly for a certain period.

πŸ’‘Suggestions

Recommendations Grammarly provides to fix grammar and spelling errors. The video demonstrates how users can accept or dismiss these suggestions, depending on their preferences.

Highlights

Introduction to the Grammarly add-on for Windows apps.

Grammarly offers separate add-ons for Word, Outlook, and web browsers like Edge and Chrome.

The Grammarly for Windows app is distinct and works with non-browser Windows applications.

Grammarly does not work with Google Apps without the specific extension for Google Docs.

The add-on integrates with a notepad file and identifies typos after a brief delay.

Grammarly's icon indicates the number of issues found which can be reviewed and either accepted or dismissed.

The tool takes time to fully identify all spelling and grammar mistakes.

Premium options are available for paying Grammarly account holders.

The basic version of Grammarly finds fundamental spelling and grammar errors.

Grammarly's AI tool can generate text based on prompts.

The AI-generated text can be inserted directly into the document.

Grammarly also proofreads the AI-generated text.

Corrections can be made directly from the text without using the icon.

Grammarly is particularly useful for apps lacking a built-in spell checker.

Settings allow for disabling suggestions permanently or temporarily.

Users can customize the block list to exclude certain apps from Grammarly's functionality.

Grammarly allows marking suggestions as incorrect or offensive.

Installation of the Grammarly app for Windows is required to use it with unsupported apps.

A link to the Grammarly app will be provided in the description for users to try it out.