Does Grammarly Work with Google Docs, Word, and Outlook? (2025)
Grammarly works across an impressive range of apps and platforms. Here’s exactly which apps are supported and how to set them up.
Grammarly Compatibility Overview
| App | Supported | How to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Google Docs | ✅ Yes | Chrome extension |
| Microsoft Word (Windows) | ✅ Yes | Desktop app or Word add-in |
| Microsoft Word (Mac) | ✅ Yes | Grammarly for Mac app |
| Outlook (Web) | ✅ Yes | Chrome extension |
| Outlook (Desktop) | ✅ Yes | Grammarly for Office add-in |
| Gmail | ✅ Yes | Chrome extension |
| ✅ Yes | Chrome extension | |
| Slack (Web) | ✅ Yes | Chrome extension |
| Notion | ✅ Yes | Chrome extension |
| WordPress | ✅ Yes | Chrome extension |
| Salesforce | ✅ Yes | Chrome extension |
| iOS (iPhone/iPad) | ✅ Yes | Grammarly iOS keyboard |
| Android | ✅ Yes | Grammarly Android keyboard |
Google Docs: Setup and Tips
Setup
- Install the Grammarly Chrome extension
- Log in to your Grammarly account
- Open Google Docs — Grammarly appears automatically
Known Limitations in Google Docs
- Grammarly may slow down Google Docs slightly
- Some formatting features don’t work with Grammarly active
- Works in Chrome and Edge, not Firefox (fully)
Microsoft Word: Two Options
Option 1: Grammarly Desktop App (Windows/Mac)
Download the Grammarly desktop app, which includes Word integration. Grammarly panel appears as a sidebar in Word.
Option 2: Word Add-in
In Word, go to Insert → Add-ins → Store → Search “Grammarly” → Install. Works directly within Word’s ribbon.
Mobile: iOS and Android
Grammarly’s mobile keyboard replaces your default keyboard with one that checks grammar in real-time across any app on your phone — messages, emails, social media.
What Grammarly Doesn’t Support
- LibreOffice (no official support)
- Apple Pages (no support)
- Google Slides (no support)
- Firefox (limited extension functionality)
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