Enhancing Academic Writing with Microsoft Editor:
As of July 1st, Regent University will transition from Grammarly to Microsoft Editor as the primary tool for improving academic writing. This change aims to provide students with robust tools to enhance the clarity and correctness of their academic work. Also, you are welcome to use the free version of Grammarly.
Overview
Microsoft Editor is a powerful tool integrated into Microsoft Word, designed to enhance your writing by providing real-time suggestions for grammar, spelling, clarity, and style. As you type your document, the Editor helps identify errors and offers refinements, making your writing not only correct but also clear and concise. By accessing the Editor through the Home tab, you can review and apply suggestions and customize settings to suit your writing style. Whether you are crafting an essay, report, or any academic assignment, Microsoft Editor serves as your writing tool, ensuring your work is polished and professionally presented.
Click here to test Microsoft Editor online and quickly add the extension to your Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Microsoft Editor in Word
Step 1: Access Microsoft Editor
Open your Microsoft Word application.
Navigate to the "Home" tab.
Click on the "Editor" button.
Step 2: Review Suggestions
The Editor pane will appear on the right side of your document (image attached).
You can focus on specific issues by selecting a correction or refinement type (e.g., Grammar, Clarity) from the Editor pane.
Use the arrows near the top of the pane to navigate through each suggestion within the selected category.
Step 3: Apply or Ignore Suggestions
Click on a suggestion to see more details and apply it directly into your document.
If you do not like a suggestion, click "Ignore Once." If you wish to avoid this type of suggestion permanently, select "Don't check for this issue."
Step 4: Adjust Editor Settings
By default, the Editor checks for several categories of issues, and the suggestions may or may not suit your writing style. To customize what the Editor checks, click "Options" within the Editor pane.
Navigate to "Grammar & Refinements" and then click on "Settings."
Please browse the list of options, selecting issues you want the Editor to check and deselecting those you want it to ignore.
Click "OK" to save your preferences. If you want to return to the default settings, click "Reset All."
Step 5: Save Your Work
Save your document regularly to avoid losing changes, especially after making substantial revisions or applying suggestions from Microsoft Editor.
For assistance, please contact the IT Helpdesk.
For more details, click on these links: link 1 and link 2.