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| Feature name | Microsoft Editor
(free version) |
Microsoft 365 Personal | Microsoft 365 Family |
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Editor |
This feature is partially included
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Included
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Included
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Spelling |
Included
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Included
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Included
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Basic grammar |
Included
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Included
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Included
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Advanced grammar |
Not included
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Included
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Included
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Clarity |
Not included
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Included
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Included
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Conciseness |
Not included
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Included
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Included
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Formal language |
Not included
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Included
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Included
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Vocabulary |
Not included
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Included
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Included
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Punctuation conventions |
Not included
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Included
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Included
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Other Microsoft 365 benefits |
This feature is partially included
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Included
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Included
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Included
Web only |
Included
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Included
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5 GB total OneDrive storage per person |
1 TB total OneDrive storage for 1 person (1000 GB) |
6 TB total OneDrive storage (1 TB per person) |
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Microsoft Editor(free version)
Spelling and basic grammar only
Editor
This feature is partially included-
Spelling
Flag misspelled wordsIncluded -
Basic grammar
Flag capitalization, subject verb agreement, hyphen use, and other basic grammar errorsIncluded -
Advanced grammar
Flag indirect questions, misheard phrases, commonly confused phrases, and other more robust grammar issuesNot included -
Clarity
Flag incorrect use of words, uncommon jargon, abstract words, passive voice, double negatives, and other issues to make your writing more understandableNot included -
Conciseness
Flag wordiness, conjunction overuse, and other culprits of lengthy language to sharpen your writingNot included -
Formal language
Flag slang, informal phrases, colloquialisms, contractions, and other markers of casual, more conversational languageNot included -
Vocabulary
Flag vague adjectives, weak verbs, clichés, and other issues related to word choiceNot included -
Punctuation conventions
Flag unnecessary commas, punctuation with quotes, sentence spacing, and other issues related to punctuationNot included
Other Microsoft 365 benefits
This feature is partially included-
IncludedWeb only
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5 GB total OneDrive storage per person
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Microsoft 365 Personal
(for one person)Microsoft 365 Personal, $6.99 / month
Premium Editor features
Editor
Included-
Spelling
Flag misspelled wordsIncluded -
Basic grammar
Flag capitalization, subject verb agreement, hyphen use, and other basic grammar errorsIncluded -
Advanced grammar
Flag indirect questions, misheard phrases, commonly confused phrases, and other more robust grammar issuesIncluded -
Clarity
Flag incorrect use of words, uncommon jargon, abstract words, passive voice, double negatives, and other issues to make your writing more understandableIncluded -
Conciseness
Flag wordiness, conjunction overuse, and other culprits of lengthy language to sharpen your writingIncluded -
Formal language
Flag slang, informal phrases, colloquialisms, contractions, and other markers of casual, more conversational languageIncluded -
Vocabulary
Flag vague adjectives, weak verbs, clichés, and other issues related to word choiceIncluded -
Punctuation conventions
Flag unnecessary commas, punctuation with quotes, sentence spacing, and other issues related to punctuationIncluded
Other Microsoft 365 benefits
Included-
Included -
1 TB total OneDrive storage for 1 person (1000 GB)
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Microsoft 365 Family
(for up to six people)Microsoft 365 Family, $9.99 / month
Premium Editor features
Editor
Included-
Spelling
Flag misspelled wordsIncluded -
Basic grammar
Flag capitalization, subject verb agreement, hyphen use, and other basic grammar errorsIncluded -
Advanced grammar
Flag indirect questions, misheard phrases, commonly confused phrases, and other more robust grammar issuesIncluded -
Clarity
Flag incorrect use of words, uncommon jargon, abstract words, passive voice, double negatives, and other issues to make your writing more understandableIncluded -
Conciseness
Flag wordiness, conjunction overuse, and other culprits of lengthy language to sharpen your writingIncluded -
Formal language
Flag slang, informal phrases, colloquialisms, contractions, and other markers of casual, more conversational languageIncluded -
Vocabulary
Flag vague adjectives, weak verbs, clichés, and other issues related to word choiceIncluded -
Punctuation conventions
Flag unnecessary commas, punctuation with quotes, sentence spacing, and other issues related to punctuationIncluded
Other Microsoft 365 benefits
Included-
Included -
6 TB total OneDrive storage (1 TB per person)
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Additional benefits for your business with Microsoft Editor
Understand acronyms in your documents
Ready to try Microsoft Editor?
In Word
Click the Editor icon in the ribbon to see document stats and suggestions.
In Outlook
Left click squiggles under text to see Editor’s suggestions.
In your web browser
Download the extension to receive assistance across the web.
1. Microsoft 365 subscription required for Word on your desktop.
2. Available as an extension for Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browsers and requires a Microsoft account.
3. Microsoft 365 subscription required.
4. Available in Word for the web and Word for Windows only.