CMC Libraries: English & Communication: Writing Assistant Software

Microsoft Editor

Microsoft Editor is a writing assistant that will check your grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.

Editor is available for

Microsoft 365 Word and Outlook
Chrome browser extension. The browser extension is especially helpful when writing in Canvas.

Get Started

As a CMC student, you have free access to Microsoft 365 Apps. Access Microsoft 365 in Basecamp by clicking the app launcher icon at the top left corner.

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Grammarly

Grammarly is a free writing assistant that will check your grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and tone.

Grammarly is available for

Microsoft Word and Outlook
Web browser extensions: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. The browser extensions are especially helpful when writing in Canvas.
Mobile Keyword

Get started

Create an account and sign in
Click the Apps tab and install the apps

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