How to Fix Spelling & Grammar with ChatGPT (Prompt)

Last Updated December 9, 2025

How to Fix Spelling & Grammar with ChatGPT (Prompt)

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can be incredibly useful when it comes to correcting text errors. Whether you need to fix spelling mistakes or enhance your grammar, ChatGPT has got you covered.

Web browsers like Chrome include a spell checker, but they do not fix grammar mistakes and often miss many words. Large language models fill that gap by using AI to offer stronger writing support.

Key Takeaways

ChatGPT can correct grammar and spelling errors in any text.
Simple prompts enable fast grammar checks and clear, edited output.
Users can ask ChatGPT for explanations of errors, along with corrections.
AI grammar checks can improve clarity, professionalism, and readability.
Tools like RightBlogger Chat and other AI chatbots offer similar functions.

In this blog post, we will guide you through the simple steps of using ChatGPT to improve your writing by grammar checking and fixing spelling mistakes. This is as simple as using ChatGPT prompts to get the result you want.

So, let’s dive right in!

While proofreading is crucial for most content, it’s easy to miss a grammatical mistake, especially in a large amount of text. ChatGPT makes it easy to quickly fix all your grammar and return error-free text.

First you’ll need to access ChatGPT via chatgpt.com. Any of the ChatGPT models will work for this including GPT-5.1 thinking or GPT 5.1 instant. Of course if you are a RightBlogger subscriber you can use the chat tool in RightBlogger.

Write a Prompt to Fix Grammar

Here is the prompt we will use in ChatGPT to fix grammar with OpenAI’s AI chatbot:

I want you to act as an editor and proofreader. I will provide you with some text that needs to be checked for spelling and grammar errors. Your task is to carefully review the text and correct any mistakes, ensuring that the corrected text is free of errors and maintains the original meaning. Only return the corrected text. Here is the text that needs revision: "[YOUR TEXT]"

Simple replace “[YOUR TEXT]” with any text you want to correct. This includes text with grammar mistakes or misspellings.

Now that our prompt is written just hit the enter key to initiate ChatGPT in the grammar correction process.

The errors in grammar and spelling that ChatGPT find will be instantly corrected in the respond from ChatGPT. You can quickly copy and paste the resulting corrected text or ask ChatGPT for what changes it did if you want a bigger breakdown of correct grammar.

I love to use this technique for:

Verify no spelling mistakes for social media posts
Correcting grammar for paragraphs in blog posts
Making sure emails have no typos
Posting reviews on Amazon or Google Maps

It’s great to have a fresh set of eyes on your text before publishing, and a LLM with natural language processing is valuable for this purpose.

Beginners to languages who are trying to learn a language will also probably enjoy a prompt like the one below that explains what grammar and spelling mistakes were in the text. While artificial intelligence is great for writing, using it as a grammar checker can be great for bringing your writing skills to the next level.

I want you to act as a grammar teacher and spelling expert. I will provide a text, and your task is to fix the spelling and grammar of the text. Return the corrected version and include explanations of what was incorrect. Use Markdown formatting to make it easier to read. Fix the spelling and grammar of the following text: "[YOUR TEXT]" Return the corrected grammar and explanations of what was wrong. Use Markdown so it's easier to read.

Your writing will now have a more polished and professional appearance after being edited and proofread by ChatGPT. It effortlessly improves sentence structure and corrects spelling and grammar mistakes.

You can also use ChatGPT for much more, from paraphrasing to acting as a writing assistant. ChatGPT is quickly becoming an essential part of writer’s workflows. We have a full post with even more ChatGPT writing prompts templates.

FAQ

How accurate is ChatGPT for grammar and spelling corrections?

ChatGPT catches most errors in grammar and spelling and returns accurate corrections. It may still miss rare or complex issues.

Do I need to pay to use ChatGPT for editing?

A free account at chatgpt.com offers basic editing. Paid models (like GPT-5.1) may provide better results, but the free version works for most grammar and spelling checks.

Can ChatGPT explain its corrections?

Yes, if you prompt it to explain, ChatGPT lists each error and provides the corrected version.

Is it safe to paste sensitive information into ChatGPT?

It’s best not to submit confidential data, as ChatGPT processes input on external servers.

Are there alternatives to ChatGPT for grammar checking?

Yes, there are tons of ChatGPT alternatives like RightBlogger Chat, Gemini, Claude, Grok, and browser extensions offer similar grammar correction features.

Conclusion

Improving your writing skills through the use of ChatGPT or an AI-powered tool for text correction is a simple and efficient option. Especially if you aren’t a native speaker of a language like English this is a great way to fix grammar errors.

The best part of correcting text you wrote is that you will have to worry about plagiarism less since it’s just fixing content you wrote.

Of course the tips and prompt I’ve shared in this post can also be used on other chat bots like Claude, Grok, Gemini, Meta AI, and RightBlogger Chat. I’ve found most models to work really well at grammar and spelling corrections.

Having your text checked for grammar and spelling errors is as easy as a few clicks. Put an end to self-conscious writing and welcome in content perfected by AI. Having correct grammar in the content you create can improve readability and SEO of your website plus help learners of a new language.

Check out our full free grammar checker tool inside of RightBlogger along with a full suite of autoblogging tools built from the ground up for bloggers. Including autoblogging, SEO reports, and auto-optimizations for blog posts.

What prompt should I use to fix spelling and grammar in ChatGPT?

Use a direct editor prompt that tells ChatGPT to correct mistakes without changing your meaning. The simplest version is: “Act as an editor and proofreader… Only return the corrected text.”

Paste your text after the prompt, then review the result. If something looks “too rewritten,” ask ChatGPT to “keep the same tone and wording as much as possible.”

This works well for short things like emails, social posts, and product reviews. It also helps on longer blog paragraphs where it is easy to miss small errors.

For best results, include context like who the reader is and what style you want, such as “friendly,” “professional,” or “simple.” That helps ChatGPT choose the right words while fixing grammar.

Can ChatGPT explain what it changed and why?

Yes. If you ask for explanations, ChatGPT can show what was wrong and how it fixed it.

A helpful approach is to request two parts: the corrected text first, then a short list of changes. You can also ask it to label issues like spelling, verb tense, punctuation, and word choice.

This is especially useful if you are learning English or trying to write more clearly. Over time, you will start to spot the same mistakes before you hit publish.

If you want the explanation to be easy to scan, ask for Markdown formatting. That usually creates clean headings and bullet points you can read fast.

How do I keep my writing style while ChatGPT fixes grammar?

Tell ChatGPT to “fix grammar and spelling only” and to “keep the original tone and wording.” That reduces the chance it rewrites your voice.

You can also add a style note like “keep it casual,” “keep it confident,” or “write at an 8th grade reading level.” The clearer your instructions, the less the output will drift.

If you use RightBlogger, you can set a consistent voice with MyTone. Then your edits stay closer to how you naturally write across emails, posts, and captions.

After the edit, do a quick read out loud. If a sentence sounds like something you would not say, tweak it or ask ChatGPT to “make it sound more like me.”

Is it safe to paste private or sensitive text into ChatGPT for proofreading?

It is safest to avoid pasting anything confidential into ChatGPT. That includes passwords, private client info, legal documents, or anything you would not want stored on external servers.

If you still want help, remove names, numbers, addresses, and any unique details first. You can replace them with placeholders like “ClientName” or “CompanyX.”

For many use cases, you only need grammar help on the general wording. Redacting sensitive parts still lets you catch typos, awkward sentences, and unclear phrasing.

When in doubt, proofread locally first, then use AI only on the sections that are not sensitive.

What is the fastest way to check grammar if I am editing lots of content?

If you edit a lot of text, the fastest workflow is to use a tool made for quick grammar passes. It saves time compared to copying and pasting into chat for every paragraph.

RightBlogger includes a dedicated Grammar checker that is built for fast fixes. You can run text through it, copy the clean version, and move on.

For deeper cleanup, you can also try the AI Editor to improve clarity and readability, not just spelling. That is helpful when your draft is correct but still feels rough.

A good routine is: grammar check first, then a quick clarity edit, then publish. This keeps your content clean without overthinking every sentence.