Grammarly Setup and Usage Guide

If you write emails, blog posts, or creative projects, chances are you’ve wondered whether you're writing really says what you mean. That’s where Grammarly comes in a powerful writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling, clarity, and tone in real time.

This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to install, use, and get the most out of Grammarly — whether you’re a student, blogger, or professional writer.

How to set up a Grammarly account

How to use Grammarly in your browser and web app

How to personalize your writing goals

Key features to improve tone, clarity, and flow

Go to www.grammarly.com.

Click “Sign Up.”

Choose to register with Google, Apple, or your email.

Verify your account and log in.

Tip: Grammarly’s free plan covers grammar and spelling. The Premium plan adds tone detection, advanced clarity suggestions, and vocabulary variety — great for professional use.

Visit the Grammarly extension page for your browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox).

Click “Add to Browser.”

Log in using your Grammarly account.

You’ll now see a green “G” icon in your browser toolbar. Grammarly will automatically check your writing on most websites — including Gmail, Google Docs, and LinkedIn.

Why this matters: You get instant corrections while you type, without switching apps.

Go to app.grammarly.com.

Click “New Document.”

Paste your text or upload a file (.docx or .txt).

Grammarly scans your document for:

Grammar and punctuation errors

Sentence clarity

Word choice and tone

Interface breakdown:

Left panel: documents list

Right panel: writing suggestions

Top bar: overall writing score and goals

Hover over underlined text to view explanations or accept changes.

Click the “Goals” icon in the top-right corner to tailor Grammarly’s feedback. You can adjust:

Intent: Inform, Describe, Convince, or Tell a Story

Audience: General, Knowledgeable, or Expert

Formality: Informal, Neutral, or Formal

Domain: Academic, Business, Creative, and more

Pro tip: Setting goals makes Grammarly more precise — it’ll know if you’re drafting a casual post or a formal report.

Grammarly offers a Performance tab that analyzes:

Readability score (based on Flesch Reading Ease)

Average sentence length

Vocabulary variety and word count

For example:

Grammarly might suggest replacing “utilize” with “use” for improved clarity and flow.

This is especially helpful if you write for broad audiences who prefer simple, conversational language.

You can use Grammarly almost anywhere you write:

This ensures consistency across all your writing platforms — whether you’re emailing, editing, or blogging.

Grammarly is a powerful tool, but no AI editor replaces human judgment. Keep in mind:

It may flag stylistic choices you intentionally use.

It can miss subtle tone or creative phrasing.

Always reread your final piece to ensure your authentic voice stays intact.

Use Grammarly as a guide, not a gatekeeper.

Grammarly is more than a grammar checker; it's a smart writing assistant that helps you write with confidence, clarity, and style. By setting it up correctly and customizing your goals, you can make Grammarly an effortless part of your writing workflow.

Whether you’re polishing client work or drafting your next novel, clear writing starts with smart tools and Grammarly is one of the best to have in your toolkit.