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Here's how to Install/Add Grammarly into Google Chrome.

i. Here are some troubleshooting tips if you're having issues with the Grammarly Chrome extension:

- Reload the extension - Click the extensions icon in Chrome, find Grammarly, and use the reload button to refresh it. This can clear any bugs.

- Check for updates - Make sure you have the latest version of the Grammarly extension installed. Old versions may have bugs.

- Reinstall the extension - Try removing Grammarly from Chrome completely, restarting the browser, then installing it again fresh.

- Log out and back in - Open Grammarly.com, log out of your account, close all Chrome windows, reopen Chrome, and log back into Grammarly.

- Disable other extensions - Grammarly conflicts can sometimes happen with other extensions installed. Selectively disable other extensions and test Grammarly.

- Allow access to file URLs - Make sure Grammarly has permission to access chrome:// URLs in Chrome's extension permissions settings.

- Clear cache/cookies - Use Chrome's clear browsing data tool to wipe the cache and cookies. This clears out any corrupted data.

- Try incognito mode - Open an incognito window and test if Grammarly works there. This isolates extensions.

- Update Chrome - Make sure you're running the latest version of Google Chrome itself. Chrome updates can fix bugs.

- Contact support - If all else fails, reach out to Grammarly's support team. They may be able to troubleshoot further or escalate technical issues.

ii. Here are some tips for using the Grammarly Chrome extension:

- Install it from the Chrome Web Store - Add it to Chrome as you would any other extension.

- Log in or sign up for Grammarly - Once installed, the extension will prompt you to either log in with an existing Grammarly account or sign up for a new account.

- Compose in any text field - The extension will automatically check your writing and underline any errors or suggestions as you type in Chrome - works on Gmail, Docs, social media, and anywhere you can enter text on a web page.

- Click on underlines to see suggestions - Hover over the red underlines to see Grammarly's suggestions for correction. Click on them to accept the suggestions.

- Adjust settings if needed - Customize things like grammar strictness and tone detection in Grammarly's chrome extension settings.

- Check the Grammarly panel - For detailed statistics and explanations on your writing, click the Grammarly icon to pop out the sidebar.

- Use the Grammarly Editor - For an advanced writing experience, draft documents and essays in the Grammarly Editor web app. Works alongside the extension.

- Disable on certain sites if needed - You can whitelist sites to disable Grammarly on pages where you don't want writing corrections.

- Update when prompted - Grammarly will automatically update the extension when new versions are available to keep improving the algorithms.

iii. Here are some common issues that can occur with the Grammarly Chrome extension and troubleshooting tips:

- Extension crashing/not loading - Try restarting Chrome, reinstalling the extension, or updating Chrome. Disable other extensions that may conflict.

- Suggestions not showing - Make sure you are logged into your Grammarly account in the extension. Check that the extension has permission to access webpages.

- Pages not loading - Grammarly can sometimes cause pages to hang when loading. Whitelist trusted sites.

- Performance problems - The extension can slow down Chrome, especially on low-spec machines. Try disabling on non-essential sites.

- Text not checking - Grammarly may not work on certain input fields. Make sure access to file URLs is enabled in permissions.

- Wrong language checking - Adjust your language settings in Grammarly. The extension picks up system language by default.

- Rules too strict/lax - Fine-tune the grammar rules and suggestions in Grammarly's extension settings based on your preferences.

- Doesn't catch errors - Grammarly isn't 100% accurate. Report uncaught issues to help improve the proofreader.

- Annoying spellcheck - Disable native Chrome spellcheck since Grammarly replaces this feature.

- Security warnings - Make sure you only download the extension from the official Chrome Web Store.

- Billing problems - Issues with Premium billing should be directed to Grammarly customer support for help.

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