Microsoft Editor
What Microsoft Editor is
Microsoft Editor is a writing assistant that checks spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation, with advanced suggestions for clarity, conciseness, and formality. It is available as a browser extension and mobile app, and integrates with Word and Outlook, including Word for the web and the desktop app. A free grammar checker provides basic spelling and grammar help. Editor offers basic writing guidance in more than 20 languages and spelling suggestions in more than 80; users can select up to three languages for simultaneous spellchecking. Its similarity checker identifies document content resembling online text and helps cite the original source. Microsoft describes Editor premium features as included with Microsoft 365, not sold separately as Editor premium. The listed Microsoft 365 Personal plan costs $9.99 a month and includes premium features; a free one-month trial is listed for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family offers. In Edge, spelling and grammar text is sent to a Microsoft cloud service for processing and deleted afterward; Basic spellcheck checks spelling locally. Editor is available on macOS and Windows desktop devices, though there is no Editor desktop app.
Who it suits
Editor suits people looking for writing assistance in a browser or on mobile, including users who write in multiple languages. Its free checker covers basic spelling and grammar, while premium features are included with Microsoft 365.
What it does well
- Free basic spelling and grammar checker.
- Writing guidance in more than 20 languages.
- Spelling suggestions in more than 80 languages.
- Similarity checker helps cite matching online text.
- Available as a browser extension and mobile app.
What to know first
- No Editor desktop app.
- Only three languages can be spellchecked simultaneously.
- Premium features are not sold separately as Editor premium.
- Edge spelling and grammar checks send typed text to Microsoft's cloud.
Limits
The free tier provides basic spelling and grammar assistance. Spell-checking can handle up to three selected languages at one time, while premium Editor capabilities are included with Microsoft 365 and cannot be purchased separately.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Personal | Monthly; subscription automatically renews unless canceled. · 1 person · 5 devices at once · 1 TB secure cloud storage · Microsoft Editor premium features | $9.99 a month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | Monthly; subscription automatically renews unless canceled. · 1 to 6 people · up to 5 devices per person · 2 TB shared secure cloud storage · AI for subscription owner only | $12.99 a month |
| Microsoft 365 Apps for business | user/month, paid yearly; annual subscription auto-renews. · Up to 300 employees · Microsoft Editor premium features · desktop Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook · 1 TB cloud storage per user | $10 |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard (no Teams) | user/month, paid yearly; annual subscription auto-renews. · Up to 300 users · Microsoft Editor premium features · desktop, web, and mobile Office apps · 1 TB cloud storage per user | $10.79 |
| Microsoft 365 Family | Yearly; subscription automatically renews unless canceled. · 1 to 6 people · up to 5 devices per person · 2 TB shared secure cloud storage · AI for subscription owner only | $129.99 a year |
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard | user/month, paid yearly; annual subscription auto-renews. · Up to 300 users · Microsoft Editor premium features · desktop, web, and mobile Office apps · 1 TB cloud storage per user | $14 |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium (no Teams) | user/month, paid yearly; annual subscription auto-renews. · Up to 300 users · Microsoft Editor premium features · desktop, web, and mobile Office apps · 1 TB cloud storage per user | $18.79 |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | user/month, paid yearly; annual subscription auto-renews. · Up to 300 users · Microsoft Editor premium features · desktop, web, and mobile Office apps · 1 TB cloud storage per user | $22 |
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Getting started
- Open the Microsoft Editor website
- Install the browser extension or use the web version
- Use the mobile app or supported macOS and Windows access
- Start with the free grammar checker
- Choose a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family offer for premium features
- Use the one-month Microsoft 365 trial if eligible
Verdict
Editor covers basic proofreading for free and adds clarity, style, and similarity assistance. Consider the language-selection limit and Edge's cloud-processing option when choosing how to use it.
Questions
Is Microsoft Editor free?
Yes. Microsoft offers a free plan with basic spelling and grammar assistance.
Which platforms support Microsoft Editor?
Listed access includes a browser extension, web, macOS, Windows, and mobile. There is no desktop app listed.
How much do Microsoft 365 plans with premium Editor cost?
Microsoft 365 Personal is $9.99 a month. Microsoft 365 Family is $12.99 a month.
Is there a free trial?
The Microsoft 365 Personal and Family offers shown on the Editor page include a free one-month trial.
Can Editor check multiple languages?
Users can select up to three languages for spelling checks at the same time. Basic writing guidance covers more than 20 languages, and spelling suggestions cover more than 80.
Where does Editor integrate?
Editor is available in Word and Outlook, including Word for the web and the Word desktop app.
Facts from Microsoft Editor's own pages
- Basic local spellcheck
- In Edge, selecting Basic spellcheck performs spelling checks locally on the device without sending data to Microsoft's cloud spellchecking service. · support.microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Browser extension
- The Editor extension for Microsoft Edge or Chrome can help check writing on the web, including Gmail messages and social media posts. · support.microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Desktop app
- No · microsoft.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Device support
- Microsoft says Editor is available on desktop devices including macOS and Windows. · microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · microsoft.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free tier
- Microsoft offers a free Editor grammar checker for basic spelling and grammar assistance. · microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Editor is available in Word and Outlook, including Word for the web and the Word desktop app. · microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Language checking limit
- Users can select up to three languages to spell check at the same time. · microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Languages
- Editor provides basic writing guidance in more than 20 languages and spelling suggestions in more than 80 languages. · microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Languages supported
- 23 · microsoft.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Mobile app
- Yes · microsoft.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Premium access
- Microsoft says Editor premium features are included with Microsoft 365 and cannot be purchased separately as Editor premium. · microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- For Editor spelling and grammar checks in Edge, typed text is sent to a Microsoft cloud service, processed, and deleted after processing. · support.microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Similarity checker
- The similarity checker finds document content resembling text online and helps cite the original source. · microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Style suggestions
- Yes · microsoft.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Support
- Microsoft's product page describes ongoing support as included with Microsoft 365 Personal. · microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The Microsoft 365 Personal and Family offers on the Editor page include a free one-month trial. · microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Writing assistance
- Microsoft Editor checks spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation, and offers advanced suggestions for clarity, conciseness, and formality. · microsoft.com, 9 Oct 2026
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