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.

Why use this? It helps you write professional emails and posts without embarrassing mistakes. What happens when done? Your browser will underline errors in real-time, allowing you to click and fix them instantly.

1. Open Microsoft Edge.

2. Click the Settings and more (Alt+F) menu (the three dots in the top right corner) and select Settings.

3. Click Languages on the left sidebar.

4. Under Writing assistance, toggle the switch for Use grammar and spell check assistance to On.

5. Choose between Microsoft Editor for advanced AI help or Basic for simple spellcheck.

Pro Tip: Try testing this feature by drafting a new email in Outlook or Gmail to see the AI suggestions in action.

Advanced Configuration via Registry (Admin Privileges Required)

Warning: This method requires administrative privileges and modifies the Windows Registry. Always back up your registry first.

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

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 includes a robust, AI-powered grammar checker called Microsoft Editor. It helps improve your writing accuracy across the web by catching errors that basic spellcheckers miss. You can easily toggle this feature in the browser settings or manage it via the Windows Registry for advanced control. Whether you use the built-in Editor or a third-party extension, these tools are essential for boosting your writing productivity.