Grade your writing.
Paste a notice, a letter or a solicitation and see its reading grade, its long and passive sentences, and the plain swaps that fix it.
- Plain Writing Act
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Your Text
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The Grade
Paste some text and its reading grade appears here, with what to fix first.
A readability formula is a guide, not a verdict, so read it aloud and ask someone in your audience.
How It Works
- Paste your text.
- See its reading grade and the sentences to fix first.
- Apply the plain-word swaps in one click, then grade again.
Sources
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Questions
What reading grade should government writing aim for?
Many agencies aim for grade 8 or lower so most adults can read a document the first time. The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires clear writing but doesn’t set a grade.
What is the Plain Writing Act?
A 2010 law that requires federal agencies to write documents the public uses (letters, forms, notices, instructions) in clear, concise, well-organized language that follows plain language best practices.
How is the reading grade calculated?
With the Flesch-Kincaid formula, from the average sentence length and the average syllables per word. Shorter sentences and shorter words lower the grade.
Is passive voice always wrong?
No, but it often hides who must act. Plain language guidelines prefer the active voice: “You must sign the form” rather than “The form must be signed.”
Is my text stored?
No. The grader runs in your browser, and your text is never sent or saved. Copy Result shares only the grade.
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