How to use and install LanguageTool

This article gives a comprehensive overview of all the apps and extensions LanguageTool offers, along with direct links to installation pages and information about Apple subscriptions.

1. LanguageTool Web Editor

   The most direct way to use LanguageTool is through its web-based editor. This tool allows you to write, edit, and check your texts directly in the browser. Whether you're drafting an email, writing an article, or composing a report, the LanguageTool Web Editor will provide suggestions for grammar, spelling, style, and tone.

   • Key Features: Distraction-free interface, easy-to-use with a side panel for grammar suggestions, personal dictionary, and style guide.

   • How to Install: No installation needed. Simply visit the LanguageTool Web Editor to start using it.

2. LanguageTool for All Browsers and Websites

   LanguageTool’s browser extensions integrate seamlessly into popular web browsers, giving you real-time writing assistance as you type in any web-based editor, such as Gmail, Google Docs, WordPress, or social media platforms. Supported Browsers are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Safari

   • Key Features: In-browser spelling, grammar, and style suggestions, personalized writing feedback, and the ability to switch languages easily.
     How to Install:

     • For Google Chrome: Visit the Chrome Web Store.

     • For Mozilla Firefox: Visit the Firefox Add-ons page.

     • For Microsoft Edge: Visit the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store.

     • For Safari: Visit the App Store.

     • For Opera: Visit the Opera Add-ons store.

3. LanguageTool for Operating Systems as Well as a Mobile and Desktop Version

   If you prefer a standalone desktop app for more robust writing assistance, LanguageTool offers apps for Windows, Mac, and iOS. These apps provide full functionality for checking long documents, essays, or creative writing projects. The apps also integrate with other local tools, such as text processors.

   • Key Features: Full-featured writing assistant, personalized suggestions, compatibility with text editors, and more comprehensive checks for longer texts.

   • How to Install:

     • For Windows: Installation link and instructions here.

     • For Mac: Installation link and instructions here.

     • For iOS: Installation link and instructions here.

4. LanguageTool for All Major Text Editors

   If you work with documents in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice, LanguageTool offers integrations for both platforms. These integrations bring powerful AI-driven writing assistance directly into your document creation and editing process.

   • Key Features: Real-time grammar and style suggestions, error highlighting, and rephrasing recommendations directly within Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.

   • How to Install:

     • For Microsoft Word: Installation link and instructions here.

     • For Google Docs: Installation link and instructions here.

     • For LibreOffice: Installation link and instructions here.

5. LanguageTool for Your Mail Client

   Integrating LanguageTool into your mail client is available for the following applications. Follow the links to download each extension.

   • Google Mail:Download here.

   • Apple Mail:Download here.

   • Thunderbird:Download here.

6. LanguageTool API for Developers

   For developers and teams who want to integrate LanguageTool’s language-checking capabilities into their applications, LanguageTool offers an API. The API allows for custom language processing, perfect for building automated writing tools, chatbots, or other business-specific solutions.

   • Key Features: Access to advanced language processing for various languages and customization options.

   • How to Install: Learn more about the LanguageTool API.