How to Disable Microsoft Word Editor to Use Grammarly
Question details
The user wants to turn off Microsoft Word's built-in proofing and editor features to prevent conflicting suggestions when using Grammarly.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Writing and proofing documents using the Grammarly add-in.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft Word Editor continues to display blue grammar and spelling suggestion underlines simultaneously with Grammarly's suggestions.
Ensure that your Grammarly desktop app or Word add-in is properly installed and active before disabling Word's native proofing tools to avoid writing without any spell-check assistance.
Turn Off Spelling and Grammar Checking in Word Options
Disable Word's native proofing features through the application settings so Grammarly becomes your sole proofreading tool.
By disabling the built-in proofing tools, you eliminate the overlapping red and blue underlines from Microsoft Editor, allowing Grammarly's suggestions to display cleanly.
Open Microsoft Word. Click on the 'File' tab in the top-left corner of the ribbon, then select 'Options' at the very bottom of the left-hand menu.
In the Word Options dialog box that appears, select 'Proofing' from the categories listed on the left side.
Scroll down to the section labeled 'When correcting spelling and grammar in Word'. Uncheck the boxes for 'Check spelling as you type' and 'Mark grammar errors as you type'.
Click 'OK' at the bottom of the dialog box to save your preferences. Word will no longer display its default spelling and grammar suggestions.
Disable Proofing for the Current Document Only
Hide Word's spelling and grammar errors specifically for the document you are currently working on without changing global settings.
Enjoy a Cleaner Writing Experience with WPS Office
If you are frustrated by overlapping proofing tools and complicated settings in Microsoft Word, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides a lightweight, highly compatible word processor with easy-to-manage spell-checking features that won't get in your way.
- 1. Open WPS Writer: Launch WPS Office and open your text document in the Writer application.
- 2. Access Review Tab: Click on the 'Review' tab located on the top navigation ribbon.
- 3. Manage Spell Check: Click the 'Spell Check' icon to easily toggle the built-in proofing tools on or off according to your workflow needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I see double underlines when using Grammarly in Word?
Double underlines occur because both Microsoft Word's built-in Editor and the Grammarly add-in are actively scanning your text at the same time. Disabling Word's native 'Check spelling as you type' setting resolves this visual overlap.
Will turning off Word Editor delete my custom dictionary?
No, disabling the live spelling and grammar checks only hides the real-time suggestions. Your custom Microsoft Word dictionary remains saved and can be reactivated anytime by re-checking the proofing boxes.
Does Grammarly work automatically after disabling Word Editor?
Yes. As long as the Grammarly desktop application or Word add-in is installed and you are logged into your Grammarly account, it will automatically take over the proofing duties without interference.
How do I turn Microsoft Word Editor back on?
To restore Word's default proofing, simply navigate back to File > Options > Proofing, and re-check the boxes for 'Check spelling as you type' and 'Mark grammar errors as you type', then click OK.
