To exit the Spelling and Grammar dialog box, click CANCEL NOTE: The option is selected if a checkmark appears in front of it.
To activate Automatic Spell Check, in the When correcting spelling and grammar in Word section,select Check spelling as you type In the Spelling and Grammar dialog box, click OPTIONS. The Spelling and Grammar dialog box appears. The key can be used from any command tab. You can also check the spelling in a document after you are finished typing.įrom the Review command tab, in the Proofing group, click SPELLING & GRAMMAR The feature can be easily activated using the Review command tab. When you turn this feature off, Spell Check will not run as you work on your document. This document uses Word's Spell Check feature as an example.īy default, Spell Check is automatically on whenever an Office program is open. NOTE: Although options and instructions vary slightly by program, the Spell Check feature is available in all Office programs. For information on checking grammar, refer to Working with Grammar Check.
Spelling can be checked simultaneously with grammar.
Spell Check can be useful in preventing embarrassing mistakes, but be aware that Spell Check is not always right. Spell Check is a feature that checks for spelling errors in a document. This article is based on legacy software. (Archives) Microsoft Office 2007: Working with Spell Check
