How to Enable or Disable Grammar Check in Microsoft Edge

This article explains how to enable or disable the grammar and spell check assistance in Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft Edge is the default browser in Windows 11. However, users can switch to their preferred or favorite browser anytime. Edge is based on Chromium, similar to Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers today.

Microsoft Editor is built into Microsoft Edge with advanced writing assistance in various languages. Editor in Microsoft Edge offers enhanced spellchecking, grammar checking, and text predictions to help you write confidently across the web.

If you use the Basic editor, Microsoft Edge will perform only local spellchecking on the device, and no data will be sent to the Microsoft cloud for spellchecking services.    

The editor in Microsoft Edge runs in textboxes where websites don’t support spellcheck. 

Enable or disable grammar and spellcheck in Edge

Users can enable or disable the grammar and spellcheck features in Edge.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Microsoft Edge browser.

Then click Settings and more (Alt+F), the 3 horizontal dots button on the top right corner, and select Settings.

Select “Languages” on the Settings page on the left.

On the Language settings page, under Writing assistance, turn on Use grammar and spell check assistance.

Once enabled, you can choose between Microsoft Editor (default) and Basic editor.​

When you select Microsoft Editor, you will see the option to enable or disable “Use synonyms for spelling suggestions” as well.

You can close the Edge settings page when finished.

Enable or disable grammar and spellcheck via Registry

Another way to enable or disable grammar and spellcheck in Edge is to use Windows Registry Editor.

First, open the Windows Registry and navigate to the folder key path below.

Remember to back up your registry before making any changes, or create a System Restore point as a precaution.

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

Right-click Edge > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and create these three items and name them new using the table below:

• SpellcheckEnabled
• MicrosoftEditorProofingEnabled
• MicrosoftEditorSynonymsEnabled

Double-click and open the each item created above and set the value to 1 to enable the grammar and spellcheck feature in Edge.

• SpellcheckEnabled = 1
• MicrosoftEditorProofingEnabled = 1
• MicrosoftEditorSynonymsEnabled = 1

To disable the grammar and spellcheck, enter 0 for SpellcheckEnabled.

Delete the three items created above to restore the default behavior and allow users to enable or disable the feature in Edge’s UI.

SpellcheckEnabled
MicrosoftEditorProofingEnabled
MicrosoftEditorSynonymsEnabled

You may have to reboot your computer to apply the changes.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Enabling or disabling grammar and spellcheck in Microsoft Edge can enhance your writing experience across the web.
• Users have multiple methods to adjust these settings: through Edge’s built-in settings or via the Windows Registry.
• The Microsoft Editor offers advanced assistance, including synonyms for improved spelling suggestions.
• It is important to back up your registry before making any changes to avoid potential issues.
• Regularly check and adjust these features to ensure optimal writing support tailored to your needs.