For writers Grammarly is an incredibly useful tool for enhancing their writing skills.
If you have downloaded or installed Grammarly’s Mac app or browser add-on for Safari, Chrome, or Firefox, you can personally witness its usefulness.
However, if you no longer require Grammarly or find it unnecessary, it is advisable to remove it from your Mac. In this guide, I will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how do I remove Grammarly from my computer.
How Do I Remove Grammarly From My Computer?
Follow the instructions below, it will be easy to remove Grammarly from your computer:
Steps To Remove Grammarly From Mac
- Click on Grammarly in the menu bar and then choose “Quit”
- Click on the Finder
- Select Applications in the Finder sidebar
- Drag the Grammarly app from the Applications folder to the Trash (or Bin)
Steps To Remove Grammarly From Windows
- Click the Grammarly icon in the system tray, then click the “Quit” button
- Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner of the screen and choose Apps and Features from the menu that appears
- Click on Grammarly for Windows and choose Uninstall
How To Choose Grammarly For Windows And Mac?
Using Grammarly on your Windows or Mac device, you have the option to select the programs you prefer Grammarly not to be active in.
You need to simply right-click on the Grammarly widget that pops up when you begin typing, you can disable Grammarly’s text-checking feature for specific websites or applications.
At this point, you will be presented with the option to either temporarily or permanently turn off Grammarly.
Grammarly can be turned back on in the usual way by going to the settings:
- To use Grammarly, right-click the icon that appears in your toolbar as you type
- Choose “Block List” under “Settings”
- To get rid of a website or program from your text checker, click the X in the corner of the entry
You will also see the Blocked by admin section if you have a Grammarly Business or Grammarly for Education license and the account owner has decided that you can’t use Grammarly on a certain website or app.
If you want to use Grammarly on a website that has been banned, you should talk to the account administrator.
If you wish to know more about Grammarly, you may read our comprehensive Grammarly review article.
How To Remove Grammarly from Microsoft Office(Windows 10)?
Right-clicking the Start button in Windows 10 lets you get to Apps and Features (located in the bottom-left corner of the screen). Click on the link to get rid of Grammarly for Microsoft Office.
From the Control Panel in Windows 7, you can get rid of Grammarly for Microsoft Office. Go to Programs & Features, then right-click on Grammarly for Microsoft Office Suite.
How To Deactivate Your Grammarly Account?
Below I have listed step by step guide on deactivating your Grammarly account:
Step 1. First Open your preferred web browser and go to the Grammarly website.
Step 2. Now, Log in to your Grammarly account filling up your username and password.
Step 3. After logging in, find your profile picture or initials in the lower-left corner of the Grammarly editor and click on it.
Step 4. On the next step, navigate the drop-down menu then Select “Account” from the options.
Step 5. On the Account page, scroll down you will see the “Subscription” section.
Step 6. Subscription section, you will find “Delete Account.”
Step 7. Grammarly will ask you to confirm your decision to delete your account. Take your time to carefully read the information provided.
Step 8. If you still want to proceed with deleting your account, click on the “Delete Account” button.
Step 9. Grammarly might request feedback on your reason for deleting the account. You have the option to answer or skip this step.
Step 10. Once you are ready to deactivate your Grammarly account, your Grammarly account will be deactivated, along with all your personal data will be permanently deleted.
Conclusion
Grammarly is a valuable tool that can enhance your writing skills by doing as a plagiarism checker, as well as ensuring accurate spelling and grammar.
However, if you have already installed Grammarly as either a stand-alone program or a browser extension on your Mac and no longer require its assistance, it is advisable to uninstall it.
To complete this process, follow the aforementioned steps. If you wish to eliminate your Grammarly account entirely, simply delete it.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that CleanMyMac X provides a quicker method of uninstalling applications compared to manual removal.
Frequently Asked Questions?
How do I completely remove Grammarly?
To uninstall Grammarly for Chrome, begin by right-clicking on the G symbol in the toolbar of your Chrome browser. From the options that appear, choose “Remove from Chrome.”
Next, open the About: addons menu and select the Extensions panel. Look for Grammarly in the list and click on it. From the dropdown menu, select “Remove.” If you see the option to restart your browser, go ahead and select it. After the restart, your tabs will be saved and restored as before.
How do I remove Grammarly from Windows?
Right-click Grammarly for Microsoft Office Suite and select Uninstall from the Programs and Features menu.
How do I remove the Grammarly icon from my desktop?
Step 1. Find the Grammarly icon on your desktop. It is usually represented by a green “G” symbol.
Step 2. Right-click on the Grammarly icon.
Step 3. In the context menu that appears, select “Delete” or “Remove.” This action will move the Grammarly icon to the Recycle Bin on Windows or the Trash on macOS.
To permanently remove the Grammarly icon, empty the Recycle Bin on Windows or the Trash on macOS. Right-click on the Recycle Bin or Trash icon on your desktop, and then choose “Empty Recycle Bin” or “Empty Trash.”
How do I uninstall Grammarly on Mac?
To uninstall, you need to right-click on Grammarly. Then Select Finder. In the Finder sidebar, select Applications. Drag the Grammarly program to the Trash from the Applications folder (or Bin).
How do I quit Grammarly on Mac?
In the Dock, right-click (control-click) on the Grammarly icon. In the contextual menu, choose Quit.
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