Grammar & Spell Checker—LanguageTool
Check your texts for spelling and grammar problems everywhere on the web
What is Grammar & Spell Checker—LanguageTool?
Grammar & Spell Checker—LanguageTool is a popular Edge add-on by LanguageTool. This add-on has 283,610 weekly active users, a good user rating of 4.80, and is most similar to MyLOFT and Clear New Tab. The latest version, 6.1.9, was updated 14 days ago.
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Summary
Check your texts for spelling, grammar and style problems everywhere on the web ★ Finds many errors that a simple spell checker cannot detect ★ No registration needed ★ Supports more than 25 languages (see below) ★ Works on almost any website including Gmail, Facebook, Twitter This free extension ensures that your writing is error-free via the grammar and style checker LanguageTool. LanguageTool detects many errors that a simple spell checker cannot, such as grammar issues, commonly confused words, and punctuation oversights. Additionally, LanguageTool offers style suggestions to elevate your writing: synonym replacements for overused words, concise rephrasing of wordy sentences, and formal alternatives to commonly used expressions. LanguageTool is designed with simplicity in mind, instantly analyzing your text as you type. It is compatible with most platforms, including social networks such as Twitter and LinkedIn, and e-mail services such as Gmail. With LanguageTool, our aim is to give users a full-feature grammar checker and proofreader that will enable them to have control and confidence over their content. While LanguageTool is a vital extension for non-native speakers, it also recognizes many mistakes that are frequently made by native speakers. This grammar and spelling correction works across several varieties of commonly spoken languages, and is capable of distinguishing between American and British English. LanguageTool also features a personal dictionary for exceptions or words that you might commonly use, but are not found in a conventional dictionary; it will learn to recognize these words for future grammar checking and proofreading. Unlike other services like Grammarly (a.k.a. Grammerly :-), ProWritingAid, and Quillbot, LanguageTool supports more than 25 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Polish, and Russian (see below for the complete list).
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Risk impact
Grammar & Spell Checker—LanguageTool requires some risky permissions and may not be safe to use. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
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Risk likelihood
Grammar & Spell Checker—LanguageTool is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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Manifest
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