- Access MS Word via Microsoft Online with your Bryan credentials OR open the MS Word app on your computer.
- Select Editor in the toolbar.
- Visit your app store to get the MS Editor browser extension for Edge or Chrome to utilize in Gmail, social media, and more on the web!
Review Microsoft’s materials to learn more about Editor.
Editor Score
- Percentage determined by the number and type of suggestions, as well as the length of the document. High score = clear writing.
Spelling
- Highlights spelling mistakes to correct. (Red squiggly underline)
Grammar
- Issues such as sentence fragments, missing words and punctuation, capitalization, and commonly confusing words. (Double blue underline)
Text Predictions
- Anticipates your next words and provides suggestions in grey. Simply “tab” to accept the suggestions.
Clarity
- Identifies phrases that could benefit from simpler wording, switch from passive to active voice, and avoid jargon. (Dotted blue underline)
Personal Dictionary
- Add words to prevent Editor from marking them as misspelled.
Document Stats
- Word, character, and paragraph counts, along with the time to read or speak.
Similarity Check
- Analyzes document for content similar to text online.
- A great reminder to cite the original source!
- Helps avoid plagiarism!