Microsoft Editor: Spelling & Grammar Checker

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Microsoft Editor: Spelling & Grammar Checker Extension

Microsoft Editor: Spelling & Grammar Checker is an intelligent writing assistant. It provides comprehensive help in checking grammar, spelling, and style suggestions across the web. This extension not only helps in correcting basics but also offers advanced guidance in clarity, conciseness, vocabulary etc., with an add-on premium feature requiring Microsoft 365 subscription. Moreover, it has a custom word addition feature, various language support and is available for platforms like LinkedIn, Gmail, Facebook, etc. It requires a Microsoft account for operation.

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Extension stats

By: Microsoft Corporation

Users: 2,000,000+

Rating: 4.71

(4,391)

3 new ratings

Version: v1.9.2 (Last updated: 2024-10-23)

Version code: 1.2410.904

Creation date: 2020-06-11

Permissions:

alarms
storage
scripting
offscreen

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 3.51M

Email: Br*****@microsoft.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 182 ▲ 66

Other rankings

#22 in Workflow & Planning

#1 in editor keyword 62

#1 in microsoft keyword 87 ▲ 1

#1 in spelling keyword 49

#2 in spelling checker keyword 59

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Microsoft Editor: Spelling & Grammar Checker (vv1.9.2)

4,326,051+ 4.40

(4,457)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Useful for improving writing skills
Easy to use
Provides good spelling and grammar suggestions
Helps with multilingual writing
Facilitates correction of various writing errors

Cons

Fails to detect some obvious misspellings
Grammar corrections are inconsistent
Persistent pop-ups that are disruptive
Some corrections are not dismissible
May overlook regional language nuances

Most mentioned

Effectiveness of spelling and grammar checks
Usability and helpfulness in writing
Issues with pop-ups and persistent corrections
Support for multiple languages
Need for improvement in error detection

User reviews

Отличное приложение, простое и эффективное.

Nadejda, 2025-03-05

The format and appearance could have been better. Something like the popular checker offered as an alternative.

Francis Roberts, 2025-03-04

Works great until it does not recognize the chat boxes and things on certain websites :(

David Godinez, 2025-03-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Microsoft Editor: Spelling & Grammar Checker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Microsoft Editor: Spelling & Grammar Checker. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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