How to Enable or Disable Grammar Check in Microsoft Edge
You enable or disable grammar and spell check assistance in Microsoft Edge to improve your writing directly within the browser.
This built-in feature, often powered by Microsoft Editor, flags spelling and grammar errors as you type in web forms, emails, and other text fields.
It’s especially useful for Windows 11 users, as Edge is the default browser and includes this writing aid for a more polished online communication experience.
You can choose between advanced AI-driven help or a basic spellcheck, ensuring your online text is error-free and professional.
Open Microsoft Edge Settings, navigate to Languages, and toggle “Use grammar and spell check assistance” on or off. You can also choose between Microsoft Editor for advanced help or Basic for spellcheck only.
Advanced Configuration via Registry (Admin Privileges Required)
You can change the Microsoft Edge grammar check settings using the Windows Registry, but you’ll need administrator access first.
1. Press the Windows key + R, type regedit, and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to the following path:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
3. Right-click the Edge folder, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and create these three items:
- SpellcheckEnabled
- MicrosoftEditorProofingEnabled
- MicrosoftEditorSynonymsEnabled
4. Double-click each item and set the Value data to 1 to enable them.
5. To disable, set the values to 0 or delete the entries.
SpellcheckEnabled
MicrosoftEditorProofingEnabled
MicrosoftEditorSynonymsEnabled
Note: You may need to restart your computer for these changes to take effect.
Summary
Microsoft Edge has a helpful grammar checker called Microsoft Editor that can improve your writing online.
Is Microsoft Edge grammar check free?
Yes, the core grammar and spellcheck features provided by Microsoft Editor in Edge are completely free. While Microsoft offers premium subscriptions for advanced features in other Office apps, the browser-based writing assistance is available to all users at no additional cost.
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