How to Use Grammarly for Microsoft Outlook
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How to Install Grammarly for Outlook
To use Grammarly in Microsoft Outlook, you need to install Grammarly for Windows or Mac.
Step 1: Download Grammarly for Microsoft Office
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Visit the official Grammarly for Microsoft Office page:
👉 Download Grammarly for Outlook -
Click "Get the add-in – It’s free" to start downloading.
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Open the downloaded file and follow the installation instructions.
Step 2: Sign In to Grammarly
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Once installed, open Outlook on your computer.
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Look for the Grammarly tab in the toolbar.
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Click "Open Grammarly" and sign in using your Grammarly account.
Now Grammarly is ready to help you write better emails!
How to Use Grammarly in Outlook
Once Grammarly is installed, it automatically checks your emails for errors. Here’s how to use it:
Step 1: Open Outlook and Start Writing
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Create a new email or reply to an existing one.
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Grammarly will underline mistakes in your text.
Step 2: Review Grammarly’s Suggestions
Underline Color |
Meaning |
🔴 Red |
Spelling or grammar mistake |
🔵 Blue |
Style or clarity improvement |
Step 3: Apply Grammarly’s Corrections
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Click on an underlined word to see Grammarly’s suggestion.
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Click the suggested correction to apply it.
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Click "Dismiss" if you want to ignore the suggestion.
Step 4: Use Grammarly’s AI Writing Assistance
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Click the Grammarly icon in the bottom right of the email window.
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You can rewrite sentences, adjust tone, or generate text using Grammarly’s AI.

Grammarly Free vs. Grammarly Premium for Outlook
Feature |
Grammarly Free |
Grammarly Premium |
Spelling & grammar check ✅ |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
Basic clarity suggestions |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
Tone adjustments |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
Full-paragraph rewrites |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
AI-generated text |
❌ No |
✅ Yes |
Grammarly Free provides basic writing corrections, but if you want advanced suggestions and AI features, consider upgrading to Grammarly Premium.
Security & Privacy: Is Grammarly Safe for Outlook?
Yes! Grammarly prioritizes user security and follows enterprise-grade encryption standards to protect your data.
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Grammarly does not store or share your email content.
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Data is encrypted and isolated from other users.
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You can opt out of Grammarly using your content to improve its AI.
Learn more about Grammarly’s privacy policies 👉 Grammarly Trust Center
Troubleshooting: Grammarly Not Working in Outlook?
Issue |
Solution |
Grammarly tab missing |
Restart Outlook. If it’s still missing, reinstall Grammarly. |
Grammarly not checking emails |
Make sure you’re signed in to Grammarly. |
Grammarly AI features not working |
Grammarly AI is only available on Premium accounts. |
FAQ
Does Grammarly work with Outlook?
Yes! Grammarly works in Microsoft Outlook on Windows and Mac.
Is Grammarly free for Outlook?
Yes! Grammarly offers a free version with basic grammar and spelling checks. Grammarly Premium includes advanced features like sentence rewrites and AI-generated text.
How do I enable Grammarly in Outlook?
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Open Outlook and go to the Grammarly tab in the toolbar.
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Click "Open Grammarly" to start using it.
Why is Grammarly not showing in Outlook?
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Restart Outlook.
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Check if Grammarly is installed by going to File > Options > Add-ins.
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If missing, reinstall Grammarly.
Is Grammarly safe to use in Outlook emails?
Yes! Grammarly follows strict security measures and does not share your data with third parties.