Grammarly: how to convert existing doc to Classic?

[gunhilltrain]

I just did it about eight days ago and now I can't find the way to do it. Could the program have changed that much in a week? It is possible to create an entirely new file in Classic, however.

 

[ShelbyDawn57]

I just did it about eight days ago and now I can't find the way to do it. Could the program have changed that much in a week? It is possible to create an entirely new file in Classic, however.

I don't used Grammarly but asked the internet and got this answer:


To convert a Grammarly document from the new AI-powered "Docs" editor to classic mode (the pre-update Grammarly Editor), note that there's no direct "convert" button, but you can achieve this by transferring the content to a classic document. Documents created in the older editor are automatically labeled as "Classic," while new ones in the current editor are not. Here's how to do it based on user-reported methods and Grammarly's structure:

### Method 1: Create a New Classic Document and Transfer Content (Recommended)
1. Log in to your Grammarly account at [app.grammarly.com](https://app.grammarly.com).
2. Click **New** (or "New document") in the top-left corner to start a fresh document.
3. In the creation prompt, look for and select the **"Classic New Doc"** option—this uses the pre-update classic tools, format, and your saved preferences.
4. Open your existing new-format document, select all content (Ctrl+A or Cmd+A), copy it (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C), and paste it into the new classic document.
5. Save the classic document. Grammarly will now apply classic-mode suggestions and features to the pasted text.

This preserves most formatting if you paste directly, though complex layouts may need manual tweaks.

### Method 2: Use an Existing Classic Document as a Base
1. In your Grammarly dashboard, open any previously saved document labeled "Classic" (from before the update).
2. Copy and paste your new document's content into this classic one.
3. The classic tools and preferences will automatically apply to the added text.

### Tips
- If you don't have an existing classic document, use Method 1 to create one first.
- For best formatting preservation, download your new document as .docx (via the menu icon > Download), then upload it via **Upload file** into a new classic document—this exports in the original format where possible.
- Some users report frustration with the new mode's AI changes (e.g., unintended rewrites or missing synonyms), so opening a support ticket via Grammarly's help center can help request features or feedback.
- If issues persist, consider alternatives like ProWritingAid for similar classic-style editing.

This workaround is effective but a bit manual—Grammarly has responded to user feedback by adding the "Classic New Doc" option.

 

[gunhilltrain]

I don't used Grammarly but asked the internet and got this answer:


To convert a Grammarly document from the new AI-powered "Docs" editor to classic mode (the pre-update Grammarly Editor), note that there's no direct "convert" button, but you can achieve this by transferring the content to a classic document. Documents created in the older editor are automatically labeled as "Classic," while new ones in the current editor are not. Here's how to do it based on user-reported methods and Grammarly's structure:

### Method 1: Create a New Classic Document and Transfer Content (Recommended)
1. Log in to your Grammarly account at [app.grammarly.com](https://app.grammarly.com).
2. Click **New** (or "New document") in the top-left corner to start a fresh document.
3. In the creation prompt, look for and select the **"Classic New Doc"** option—this uses the pre-update classic tools, format, and your saved preferences.
4. Open your existing new-format document, select all content (Ctrl+A or Cmd+A), copy it (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C), and paste it into the new classic document.
5. Save the classic document. Grammarly will now apply classic-mode suggestions and features to the pasted text.

This preserves most formatting if you paste directly, though complex layouts may need manual tweaks.

### Method 2: Use an Existing Classic Document as a Base
1. In your Grammarly dashboard, open any previously saved document labeled "Classic" (from before the update).
2. Copy and paste your new document's content into this classic one.
3. The classic tools and preferences will automatically apply to the added text.

### Tips
- If you don't have an existing classic document, use Method 1 to create one first.
- For best formatting preservation, download your new document as .docx (via the menu icon > Download), then upload it via **Upload file** into a new classic document—this exports in the original format where possible.
- Some users report frustration with the new mode's AI changes (e.g., unintended rewrites or missing synonyms), so opening a support ticket via Grammarly's help center can help request features or feedback.
- If issues persist, consider alternatives like ProWritingAid for similar classic-style editing.

This workaround is effective but a bit manual—Grammarly has responded to user feedback by adding the "Classic New Doc" option.

Thank you, creating a new Classic document is what I've been doing. I can always paste text into that. I thought there was a direct conversion option and I told somebody on AH about it maybe ten days ago. Possibly I was mistaken about what I had done, because I failed to tell them how I had done it. I'm still of the opinion that Grammarly mishandled a fairly good (although not perfect) product by making it overly complex.

 

[AwkwardMD]

 

[gunhilltrain]

I'm not surprised. Often when companies fail, they did it to themselves.