Grammarly Prompts & Tone Settings
Beyond grammar checks, Grammarly's generative AI can draft, rewrite, and adjust tone on demand. These prompts and settings get the most out of it.
Rewrite & Tone Prompts
Rewrite this to sound more [CONFIDENT/FRIENDLY/FORMAL] without changing the meaning: [PASTE TEXT]Make this email more concise — cut it by a third while keeping the key ask: [PASTE EMAIL]Rewrite this so it sounds less apologetic and more direct: [PASTE TEXT]Adjust this message for a [SENIOR EXECUTIVE / CUSTOMER / COWORKER] audience: [PASTE TEXT]
Drafting From Scratch
Draft a follow-up email after [MEETING/EVENT], mentioning [KEY POINTS], with a clear next step.Write a short LinkedIn post about [TOPIC] in a professional but personable tone.Draft a polite decline to this request, leaving the door open for the future: [PASTE REQUEST]
Editing Passes
Check this for tone — does it read as passive-aggressive anywhere? Flag specific lines: [PASTE TEXT]Simplify this paragraph for a general audience, removing jargon: [PASTE TEXT]
Tips for Better Results
- Set your tone goals (formal, friendly, confident) in settings so suggestions match your actual voice.
- Use the rewrite feature on full paragraphs, not just sentences, for coherent tone shifts.
- Grammarly's AI works everywhere via the browser extension — draft in Gmail, LinkedIn, or Docs directly.
- Review suggested tone changes for your industry — 'friendly' looks different in legal vs. marketing writing.
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