How do I install the desktop app?

You can download and install the ProWritingAid Desktop App from our website here: https://prowritingaid.com/en/App/Desktop

Once the download is complete, you will need to click on the file and allow it to run the installation. Simply need to follow the instructions in the installer and you're all set! 

Our Desktop App should automatically appear as a clickable icon on your desktop. If this is not the case, you can find our ProWritingAid Desktop App on your list of programs, right-click on the application and you will see a menu of options.

Two available options will be: 

  • Pin ProWritingAid to your task-bar, which will always appear at the bottom of your window
  • Pin to your start menu, which will appear when you click the Windows icon in the bottom left of your screen

If you're using a Windows device, check out this article for more information about the Desktop App: ProWritingAid Editing Tool for Windows

Using a Mac computer? This article will help you get to grips with the Desktop App: ProWritingAid Editing Tool for Mac

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Purchase ProWritingAid here: https://prowritingaid.com/en/App/Purchase

For information on how to use ProWritingAid with Scrivener, check out our article: How to Use Scrivener With ProWritingAid

Learn more with our useful Getting Started with ProWritingAid article: https://prowritingaid.com/art/864/getting-started-with-prowritingaid.aspx

You can download ProWritingAid Everywhere for Windows here: https://prowritingaid.com/everywhere-download-windows

You can download ProWritingAid Everywhere for Mac here: https://prowritingaid.com/everywhere-download-mac