Introduction
Grammarly's desktop app can be used to compose documents as well as import existing documents for editing. You can edit documents within the app itself or in other programs like Microsoft Word. Before installing, make sure your device meets the minimum system requirements.
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From the My Grammarly dashboard, click Apps
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Next to Grammarly for Windows or Grammarly for macOS (depending on your operating system), click Install
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Download and run the installer file
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Once Grammarly opens, click Sign In
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In the browser window that opens click Continue to Grammarly. If you're instead asked to enter your email and password, sign in with your Labouré student email and password.
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You are now signed into the Grammarly desktop app. From here you can:
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Begin a new document (New)
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Import an existing document for editing (Import)
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Manage your account settings (Account)
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You can easily open an existing document by dragging and dropping the file onto the Grammarly window or the desktop or dock shortcut.
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When you first open a document in Grammarly, you will be prompted to set your goals with the document to better assist with editing.
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You can disable this prompt by unchecking the box in the bottom left corner. You can adjust your goals at any time within the app.
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By default, the body of your document will be shown on the left-hand side, and the Assistant will show any editing suggestions on the right-hand side. From here you can also:
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Adjust your Goals
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Check for Plagiarism
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Hide the Assistant
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Open the Menu where you can export your document, print, or return to the My Grammarly dashboard
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When typing a document in other programs such as Microsoft Word or Outlook, you will now notice a Grammarly widget. Click the widget to use Grammarly in that program.
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