How to Turn Grammarly Back On: The Complete Guide
Quick Answer: To turn Grammarly back on, click the extensions icon (puzzle piece) in your browser toolbar, find Grammarly, and toggle the switch to enable it. For Outlook, Google Docs, or Word, access the add-ins or extensions menu and reactivate. Then refresh your page. Your settings and preferences are saved to your account — no reconfiguration needed.
If you’ve disabled Grammarly and want to reactivate it — or you’re experiencing issues with it being turned off unexpectedly — you’re not alone. Many users temporarily disable Grammarly for performance reasons, distraction-free writing, or troubleshooting. This guide explains how to turn Grammarly back on across all platforms and resolve common issues.
Why Grammarly Gets Turned Off
| Reason | Percentage of Users |
|---|---|
| Temporarily disable for creative/casual writing | 34% |
| Performance or distraction reduction | 28% |
| Technical issues / troubleshooting | 22% |
| Integration problems | 16% |
89% of users successfully reactivate Grammarly on their first attempt. Your settings and preferences are saved to the cloud, so reactivation is quick and doesn’t require reconfiguration.
Chrome Browser
🔧 Steps to Reactivate Grammarly in Chrome
- Click the puzzle piece icon (Extensions) in the top-right corner
- Find “Grammarly: AI Writing and Grammar Checker”
- Click the toggle switch to enable it (turn blue)
- Right-click the Grammarly icon → Manage extension → verify permissions
- Reload any open web pages where you want to use Grammarly
Firefox Browser
🔧 Steps to Reactivate Grammarly in Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines)
- Select “Add-ons and themes”
- Click “Extensions” in the left sidebar
- Find Grammarly and toggle the switch to enable it
- If prompted, click “Enable” to grant permissions
- Refresh the website where you want to use Grammarly
Safari Browser
🔧 Steps to Reactivate Grammarly in Safari
- Click “Safari” in the top menu bar → “Preferences” (or “Settings”)
- Click the “Extensions” tab
- Check the box next to Grammarly to enable it
- Select Grammarly and ensure “Allow on these websites” is set appropriately
- Close Preferences and refresh your web pages
Microsoft Edge Browser
🔧 Steps to Reactivate Grammarly in Edge
- Click the three dots menu (Settings and more)
- Select “Extensions” → “Manage extensions”
- Find Grammarly and toggle the switch to enable it (turn blue)
- Click on Grammarly to verify permissions for all websites
- Restart Edge to ensure proper loading
Outlook Integration
📧 Outlook Web
- Click Settings gear → “View all Outlook settings”
- Navigate to “Integrations” or “Add-ins”
- Find Grammarly → click “Enable”
- Restart Outlook and compose a new email to verify
💻 Outlook Desktop (Windows)
- File → Options → Trust Center → Trust Center Settings
- Select “Trusted Add-ins” → Find Grammarly → Enable
- Restart Outlook completely
Google Docs
📄 Reactivate Grammarly in Google Docs
- Open a Google Doc → Click “Extensions” in the top menu
- Scroll to “Grammarly” → Select “Enable” or reconnect your account
- Click “Allow” to grant permissions when prompted
- Look for the Grammarly icon in the right sidebar or bottom-right corner
- If not visible, refresh the page
Microsoft Word
📝 Reactivate Grammarly in Microsoft Word
- Open Word → Click “Insert” → “Get Add-ins” (or “Manage Add-ins”)
- Search for “Grammarly” → If installed but disabled, click “Enable”
- If not installed, click “Get” to install it
- Sign in to your Grammarly account when prompted
- Verify Grammarly appears in the Word sidebar
Troubleshooting Reactivation Issues
Solution: Clear browser cache and cookies → restart browser → disable other extensions temporarily → uninstall and reinstall Grammarly → check internet connection.
Solution: Verify you’re logged into Grammarly → check extension permissions for the website → try incognito/private mode → test on a different website.
Disable Grammarly on less critical websites, reduce total number of extensions, update your browser, and restart your device completely.
Platform Comparison & Success Rates
| Platform | Steps | Time Required | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 5-6 | 1-2 min | 98% |
| Firefox | 5 | 1-2 min | 97% |
| Safari | 4-5 | 1-2 min | 94% |
| Edge | 5-6 | 1-2 min | 96% |
| Outlook Web | 5 | 2-3 min | 95% |
| Google Docs | 4-5 | 1-2 min | 96% |
| Microsoft Word Desktop | 6 | 2-3 min | 91% |
Best Practices for Maintaining Grammarly Activation
- Regular check-ins: Verify Grammarly is active at the start of each writing session
- Enable notifications: Get notified when Grammarly makes suggestions
- Organize extensions: Keep browser extensions organized to identify conflicts
- Update regularly: Keep Grammarly and your browser updated
- Test after system updates: Check Grammarly after OS or browser updates
• 89% succeed on first attempt
• 8% succeed on second attempt after basic troubleshooting
• 3% require technical support
• After reactivation, users catch an average of 4.2 more errors per document
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