{"id":83134,"date":"2020-10-06T14:23:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T11:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-microsoft-editor-and-how-do-i-use-it\/"},"modified":"2020-10-06T14:23:00","modified_gmt":"2020-10-06T11:23:00","slug":"what-is-microsoft-editor-and-how-do-i-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-microsoft-editor-and-how-do-i-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Is Microsoft Editor, and How Do I Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2693c30a031\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2693c30a031\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-microsoft-editor-and-how-do-i-use-it\/#How_to_Use_Editor_for_Microsoft_365\" >How to Use Editor for Microsoft 365<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-microsoft-editor-and-how-do-i-use-it\/#How_to_Use_Editor_for_the_Web\" >How to Use Editor for the Web<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Is Microsoft Editor, and How Do I Use It?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-410698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/xoffice365-1.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.cN8tte6q4e.png\" alt=\"office 365 logo\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Editor is an AI-powered intelligent writing assistant available for Word, Outlook, and as a browser extension. Microsoft Editor, available in over 20 languages, aims to make you a better writer. Here\u2019s a brief look at how to use it.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft provides a basic version of Editor for free\u2014so long as you have a Microsoft account. This version includes the essentials that you\u2019d expect in a writing assistant, such as a grammar and spell checker. Editor\u2019s premium features are only available for Microsoft 365 subscribers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Editor_for_Microsoft_365\"><\/span>How to Use Editor for Microsoft 365<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Log in to your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/login.live.com\">Microsoft 365 account,<\/a> and open Word or Outlook. We\u2019ll use Word for this tutorial, though Editor works the same for both <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lications.<\/p>\n<p>Once you start typing in Word, Microsoft Editor will check your text in real time. That is, as with any text linter, it underlines the text (either with (1) a dashed line or (2) a solid line) that may need correcting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xUnderlined-text-in-Word.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.eArPemvuBa.png\" alt=\"Underlined text in Word\" width=\"619\" height=\"79\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>By clicking the underlined text, a brief description of the error and a suggestion will appear. Clicking the suggested word will replace the error in your text.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xPossible-correction-tip-from-Editor-box.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.3S_oDoQxfQ.png\" alt=\"Possible correction tip from Editor box\" width=\"276\" height=\"175\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also notice that there\u2019s a new \u201cEditor\u201d group in the ribbon of the \u201cHome\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xEditor-option-in-ribbon.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.c5mqaJOCCu.png\" alt=\"Editor option in ribbon\" width=\"371\" height=\"131\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Clicking this option will open the \u201cEditor\u201d pane on the right-hand side of the window. Here, you\u2019ll see an overall score of your content based on Editor\u2019s algorithm, along with other stats like readability and the amount of time it takes to read your content.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xEditor-score.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.xg5-xD9DwH.png\" alt=\"Editor score\" width=\"319\" height=\"157\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here are the things Editor looks at when giving your score:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Corrections:\n<\/li>\n<li>Refinements:\n<ul>\n<li>Clarity<\/li>\n<li>Conciseness<\/li>\n<li>Formality<\/li>\n<li>Inclusiveness<\/li>\n<li>Perspectives<\/li>\n<li>Punctuation Conventions<\/li>\n<li>Sensitive Geopolitical References<\/li>\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Editor will tell you how many instances of each issue appears in the content. While any item under \u201cRefinements\u201d can be considered as suggestions, items under \u201cCorrections\u201d are <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly must-fix issues.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xCorrections-and-refinements.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.zxs-woIJmE.png\" alt=\"Corrections and refinements\" width=\"323\" height=\"504\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>By clicking an item in a menu, the tool will bring you to the first instance of that issue in the text. From there, you can either accept or ignore Editor\u2019s suggestion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Editor-gif.gif.pagespeed.ce.DX2RTTjGU7.gif\" alt=\"Editor gif\" width=\"616\" height=\"296\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>While having a good score in Editor may feel nice, remember that the most important goal in writing is to write for the target audience\u2013not writing to satisfy Editor. Even Editor itself changes our grammar error above from \u201cyour\u201d to \u201cyou\u2019re\u201d and then marks it as a formality issue, suggesting we later change it from \u201cyou\u2019re\u201d to \u201cyou are.\u201d Microsoft Editor can\u2019t determine who you\u2019re writing for, so use your best judgment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Editor_for_the_Web\"><\/span>How to Use Editor for the Web<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To use\u00a0 Microsoft Editor on the web, you\u2019ll need to download the web extension. At the time of writing, Editor has an extension available for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/microsoft-editor\/gpaiobkfhnonedkhhfjpmhdalgeoebfa\">Chrome<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftedge.microsoft.com\/addons\/detail\/microsoft-editor\/hokifickgkhplphjiodbggjmoafhignh\">Edge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Find and install the extension\u00a0on your respective browser. Once installed, the Editor icon will appear in your browser\u2019s toolbar. Click it and select \u201cSign In\u201d from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xEditor-extension-in-Chrome.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.c1mPo9577F.png\" alt=\"Editor extension in Chrome\" width=\"263\" height=\"296\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once signed in to your Microsoft account, a few options will appear in the extension\u2019s menu. Here, you can turn on\/off different linter options, such as spelling or grammar. To disable a function, toggle the slider to the left for the respective option.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you can also select one of the proofing languages supported by Editor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xEditor-plug-in-suggestions.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.FRQpHaAHcZ.png\" alt=\"Editor plug-in suggestions\" width=\"262\" height=\"321\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Editor extension isn\u2019t compatible with every site on the web. For example, it\u2019s compatible with WordPress but not OneDrive. So editing a Word doc in OneDrive is only possible by using the native Editor functionality in Microsoft 365.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xEditor-is-not-supported-message.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.84AKEua1q1.png\" alt=\"Editor is not supported message\" width=\"262\" height=\"341\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The editor extension works the same way as discussed in the previous section. That is, errors in the content will be underlined with a solid or dashed line, and clicking the underlined word will prompt a suggestion to appear. You can click Editor\u2019s suggestion to replace the source content.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xEditor-in-action-in-WordPress.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.bro4CasEAS.png\" alt=\"Editor in action in WordPress\" width=\"381\" height=\"192\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re working online and Editor is in the way, you can disable Editor for that specific site. While on the site, click the extension icon in the toolbar and select \u201cDisable Editor on www.&lt;website&gt;.com.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xDisable-option-in-Editor.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.vJB0ZGLMja.png\" alt=\"Disable option in Editor\" width=\"262\" height=\"321\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> While it shows www.howtogeek.com in the \u201cDisable Editor on\u2026\u201d message, this is actually How-To Geek\u2019s WordPress that we\u2019re blocking Editor on. When blocking a WordPress site, Editor will show that site\u2019s URL\u2014not www.wordpress.com.<\/p>\n<p>Once selected, Microsoft Editor will now be blocked on that site. You can re-enable Editor by clicking the icon in the taskbar and selecting \u201cEnable Editor on www.&lt;website&gt;.com.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/xenable-editor-for-howtogeek.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.k5Qh6NVbbf.png\" alt=\"enable editor for howtogeek\" width=\"262\" height=\"373\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Grammarly vs. Microsoft Editor: Which Should You Use?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/691520\/what-is-microsoft-editor-and-how-do-i-use-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;#What Is Microsoft Editor, and How Do I Use It?&#8221; Microsoft Editor is an AI-powered intelligent writing assistant available for Word, Outlook, and as a browser extension. 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