Microsoft Editor

Frequently asked questions

• Where can I learn more about how Editor works?

  You can learn more about how Microsoft provides writing assistance here.

• What capabilities does Editor support?

  Editor is built right into Microsoft Edge provides basic grammar, spellcheck, and synonym suggestions for free.

• How many languages does Editor support?

  Editor supports basic guidance in more than 20 languages and spelling suggestions in more than 80 languages. You can view the full list at Editor's spelling, grammar, and refinement availability by language - Microsoft Support 

• Which sites does Editor and text prediction work on?

  Editor is built into Microsoft Edge and works across the web on sites that don’t have their own built-in spellchecker. 

  Text prediction is available on sites that don’t have their own built-in spellchecker.

• How do I turn on or change Editor and text prediction settings?

  Go to Microsoft Edge icon Settings, then Languages to turn on Editor and set your preferences, including adding preferred languages. If text prediction is not already on, you can also turn it on from the same settings area.

• How do I get premium Editor features?

  Editor is built into Microsoft Edge, so you don’t have to download an extension to get basic grammar, spelling, and synonym suggestions. If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you can download the Editor extension and sign in with your Microsoft account to take advantage of advanced grammar and other premium features. Learn more here.

• How many languages does text predictions support?

  Text prediction is available in English in limited markets and will be available soon in Chinese and Japanese.

• Where can I learn more about Editor and text prediction data privacy?

  Microsoft Edge’s privacy promise is to provide you with the protection, transparency, control, and respect you deserve. To uphold commitments to give you transparency into Microsoft products, you can learn more about how your data is used in this whitepaper.