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Hemingway Grade Level Too High

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Web, Desktop
updated:
November 15, 2026
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RUNBOOK · hemingway-editor/readability-grade-wont-drop2 FIXES

// quick answer

Long sentences, hard words and stacked clauses raise the grade. Split red sentences first, then swap complex words.

Most likely fix: Split the red and purple sentences

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

  1. FIX 1Split the red and purple sentences

    1. 01Find the red highlight
    2. 02Split at 'and', 'which', or commas
    3. 03Re-check the grade
    Did this fix it?

  2. FIX 2Swap hard words

    1. 01Click purple highlights
    2. 02Replace with shorter words
    3. 03Cut adverbs flagged blue
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

Grade stays at 10+ no matter what you edit.

Why it happens

  • C-01Technical or legal vocabulary
  • C-02Sentences over about 20 words
  • C-03Passive voice and adverbs

// this guide also covers

  • hemingway grade level too high
  • how to lower hemingway grade

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