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 is the best ChatGPT prompt to fix spelling and grammar without changing my meaning?

Use a prompt that tells ChatGPT to act like an editor and proofreader, and to keep the same meaning. Then ask it to return only the corrected text.

This works well because it limits the output to clean edits instead of extra advice. It also helps you copy and paste the result fast.

If you want even less risk of rewrites, add one line like: “Do not change the tone or add new ideas.” That keeps the edit focused on spelling, grammar, and clarity.

Can ChatGPT explain what it corrected (so I can learn from my mistakes)?

Yes. You can ask ChatGPT to fix the text and then explain each change in simple terms.

This is helpful if you are learning English, writing for work, or trying to improve your style over time. You will start to notice patterns, like tense errors, run-on sentences, or missing commas.

For best results, ask for the corrected version first, then a short list of explanations below it. You can also request the explanations in Markdown so it is easier to scan.

How do I use ChatGPT to proofread longer content like blog posts or emails?

Break your content into smaller chunks and run each part through the same grammar prompt. This helps avoid missed details and keeps the edits accurate.

After you fix each section, do one final pass by pasting the full draft and asking for a last cleanup. Tell ChatGPT to look for consistency in names, tense, and formatting.

If you want a faster workflow inside RightBlogger, you can use the built-in tools like the RightBlogger Grammar Checker to clean up text quickly before you publish or send an email.

Is ChatGPT accurate for grammar checks, and what mistakes can it miss?

ChatGPT catches most common spelling and grammar problems, especially in everyday writing. It is great for quick proofreading and improving readability.

It can still miss rare issues, very technical terms, or style rules that depend on your brand voice. It may also “fix” something that was correct if the sentence is unclear.

To stay safe, skim the edits before you publish and make sure names, numbers, and facts did not change. If something looks off, ask ChatGPT to explain why it made the change.

What is the safest way to use AI for editing if my text is private or sensitive?

Do not paste confidential or personal information into ChatGPT or any AI editor. Treat it like sharing text with an outside service.

Instead, remove private details first. You can replace real names, addresses, account numbers, and client info with placeholders like “Client Name” or “Order Number.”

After the grammar check, paste your real details back in before sending or publishing. This keeps your writing polished while reducing risk.