Grammarly Tutorial: How to Get the Most Out of Grammarly (2025)

Most Grammarly users only use 30% of its features. This tutorial covers everything from setup to advanced features to help you write better, faster.

Getting Started: Installation

Browser Extension (Most Used)

1. Go to grammarly.com and click “Get Grammarly It’s Free”
2. Install the Chrome/Firefox/Edge extension
3. Log in to your account
4. Grammarly now works automatically on Gmail, Google Docs, LinkedIn, Twitter, and 500+ other sites

Desktop App

Download the Grammarly desktop app for Windows/Mac to use with any application on your computer, including Word, Slack, and email clients.

Core Features Explained

Correctness (Free)

Grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. The green circle on the bottom right shows your writing score. Aim for 90+.

Clarity (Premium)

Identifies complex sentences and suggests simpler alternatives. This is where Premium adds significant value — clearer writing converts better and reads faster.

Engagement (Premium)

Flags overused words, passive voice, and monotonous sentence structure. Helps writing feel more dynamic.

Delivery (Premium)

Tone detection. Grammarly will warn you if an email sounds “aggressive” or “overly formal” when you want to sound friendly.

Tone Adjustment Feature

One of Premium’s most useful features: click the tone detector to adjust your writing’s tone. If writing a professional email, make sure it reads as “confident” not “uncertain”.

Setting Goals for Better Suggestions

Click “Goals” in any Grammarly document and set:

• Audience: General, Expert, Knowledgeable
• Formality: Informal, Neutral, Formal
• Domain: Academic, Business, Creative, Technical
• Intent: Inform, Describe, Convince, Tell a Story

These settings dramatically improve Grammarly’s suggestions for your specific context.

Plagiarism Checker

Premium feature. Run any document through the plagiarism checker before publishing. It checks against 16+ billion web pages. Essential for:

• Academic writers
• Content marketers publishing AI-assisted content
• Anyone republishing or adapting existing content

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Alt + Shift + G — Open Grammarly sidebar
• Accept suggestion: Tab key
• Dismiss suggestion: Esc key

Grammarly Business Features

For teams ($15/user/month), Grammarly Business adds:

• Style guide — enforce company terminology and voice
• Brand tones — consistent tone across all writers
• Admin dashboard — usage analytics

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