Proofreading with you in charge
Grammar Checker: Proofread Before You Submit
Catch the small errors. Keep the choices that are yours.
Check grammar, spelling, punctuation, and clarity, pick a writing goal, and accept or dismiss each suggestion.
- Free to use
- Six writing goals
- Accept or dismiss each fix
Suggestions will appear here after you check your writing. Read each correction in context before deciding whether to accept it.
Suggestions are automated and can be wrong; keep names, quotations, and deliberate style choices as you wrote them. Each check reads up to 2,000 words.
What it checks
The errors readers notice first.
Small mistakes pull attention away from your argument. A proofreading pass clears them so the reader can follow what you are actually saying.
Grammar and agreement
Subject–verb agreement, tense consistency, misplaced modifiers, and sentences that lost a word during editing.
Spelling and punctuation
Typos, commonly confused words, comma splices, and missing or doubled punctuation marks.
Clarity and style
Wordy phrasing, unclear references, and sentences that could be shorter without losing their meaning.
How to proofread
A grammar check that leaves the final word to you
- 01
Pick a writing goal
Academic, business, casual, and other goals change which suggestions are worth making.
- 02
Paste the draft
Check complete paragraphs so the checker can see how each sentence connects to the next.
- 03
Accept or dismiss
Read every suggestion in context. Accept the ones that fix a real error; dismiss the ones that would change your meaning.
- 04
Read it once more
Copy the corrected text and read it from start to finish. No checker replaces a final human read.
Writing goals
The right correction depends on the reader.
A sentence that is perfect in a text message can be wrong in a thesis. Choose the goal that matches where the draft is going.
Academic
Formal register, precise terms, and no contractions. Suited to essays, papers, and dissertations.
Business and professional
Clear, direct phrasing for reports, proposals, cover letters, and email.
General
Balanced corrections for everyday writing when you are not sure which goal fits.
Casual and creative
Looser rules that respect voice, rhythm, and deliberate fragments in stories and personal writing.
Use your judgment
When to ignore a suggestion.
Names and specialist terms
Proper nouns, product names, and technical vocabulary are often flagged simply because they are unusual. Keep them if they are correct.
Quotations
Quoted material must match the source exactly, errors included. Use “[sic]” if your style guide calls for it.
Deliberate style
A short fragment for emphasis or a conversational aside can be the right choice. Dismiss the suggestion if the effect is intentional.
Changes in meaning
If a correction makes the sentence say something different, it is not a correction. Rewrite the sentence yourself instead.
Frequently asked questions
Questions aboutproofreading.
Free checks, writing goals, and what the checker can and cannot do.
Is the grammar checker free?
Yes. You can check text without an account. Each check reads up to the first 2,000 words, so split longer documents into sections.
Which writing goal should I choose?
Pick the one that matches the reader: Academic for coursework, Business or Professional for workplace writing, and General if you are unsure.
Will it rewrite my whole draft?
No. It suggests specific corrections that you accept or dismiss one at a time, so the draft stays yours.
Can grammar editing change an AI detection result?
It can, because the text being assessed has changed. A different detection result does not by itself mean the draft is more original or acceptable.
Does it check citations?
It checks the language around them, not whether the references are correct. Use the citation checker to review your sources.
Is my text stored or used for training?
We do not use submitted text to train our own AI models or for advertising. See the Privacy Policy for how submitted content is handled.
One last read
Clean up the draft before anyone else reads it.
Choose a writing goal, review the suggestions, and keep every change you agree with.
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