"Step-by-Step Guide: How to Enable and Use Spell Check in Microsoft Word"

 

How to enable Spell Check in Word

All Microsoft Word versions provide spell check tools that allow you to check spelling and rectify grammar errors in your Word document.

Misspelt words in Microsoft Word are highlighted with a wavy red underline, as illustrated below.

Mago, allw, wter, wodr, chek, scren, and numerous other words

 

To enable Spell Check in Word, take the following steps:

Step 1: Open the Word document.

Step 2: Navigate to the File menu in the upper left corner of the screen. On the screen, a list of File selections will appear. Click on the Options button.




Step 3: A Word choices dialogue box will display on the screen; select Proofing from the left pane.





Step 4: Tick the Check spellings as you type checkbox and then click the OK button, as indicated in the screenshot below.



Check spelling manually

Microsoft also allows you to check spelling manually. Go to the Review tab on the ribbon and select the Spelling & Grammar option from the Proofing group.



Case 1: If you make a spelling mistake in your Word document, the following dialogue box displays, with misspelt words highlighted in red lettering.




To fix the spelling, go to the Suggestions tab, select the right word, and then click the Change button.

Case 2: If all of the spellings in your Word document are correct, the following pop-up box will display, and you should click the OK button.



 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

"5 Everyday Applications of Information Technology (IT) That Transform Our Lives"

Image
  5 Uses of IT in Daily Life IT (Information Technology) is a field that deals with the usage and development of computers. IT departments in businesses often handle all of the technology that the company employs. A computer or fax machine can be repaired and upgraded by someone in an IT department.   Today, technology is growing more widespread, and many organisations rely on it to complete various jobs. Some businesses run solely off of technology. IT plays a really important role in our daily lives, from the agricultural fields to the large or small banks, from online classes to healthcare. In this blog, we will discuss the most common applications of information technology in our daily life. Daily Uses of IT   Because of advances in information technology, various institutions and organisations have been able to participate in digital conversions. The term "digital conversion" refers to the electronic transfer of data between industries.   The follo...
Read more

"Mastering Microsoft Word: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners and Professionals"

Image
MS Word Tutorial     Basic and advanced Word ideas are covered in the MS Word lesson. Our Word tutorial is designed for beginners and professionals. The computer programme known as Microsoft Word was made by Microsoft. It is usually used to produce text that is ready for presentations. Our MS Word lesson covers all MS Word subjects, including saving a document, fixing errors, word counts, font sizes, font styles, applying and customising styles, page sizes, margins, and other features. What is Microsoft Word   Microsoft Word is word processing software. Microsoft created it, and the Microsoft Office Suite includes it. You can use it to write, modify, and save formal documents like reports and letters.   Brief History   As Multi-Tool Word, Microsoft Word was first made available in 1983. The world's first graphical writing programme, Bravo, served as the basis for its initial edition.   Microsoft changed the name of Multi Tool Wo...
Read more

"Effortless Guide: How to Switch Language in Microsoft Word Documents"

Image
  How to switch a Microsoft Word document's language Microsoft Word includes a function that allows you to change the language of your current Word documents to another language.   To change the language in a Microsoft Word document, use one of the following methods:   Method 1: Using the Review tab on the Ribbon This is the simplest and quickest way to change the language of a Microsoft Word document with a few mouse clicks –   Step 1: Open the new or current Word document. Step 2: On the Ribbon, go to the Review tab and select the drop-down icon for the Language in the Language group. Step 3 :   A small Language drop-down menu will appear on the screen. Click on the Set Proofing Language option. Step 4: On the screen, a language dialogue box will open; select your preferred language and click the OK button. Your preferred language will be applied to your Microsoft Word document once you click the OK button.   Method 2: Using W...
Read more