Opens the Spelling and Grammar dialog box, which allows you to change the misspelled word. Provides word choices for the automatic correction of the misspelled word.Īllows the misspelled word to be corrected according to the selected language. Ignores that word and every other instance of that word. Gives word choices as spelling suggestions for the misspelled word. Right click the misspelled word » select the appropriate option: Quick Menu Option

Using the Quick menu to modify misspelled text allows you to manage your misspelled word(s) quickly and easily. For words that are often misspelled or mistyped, you may use AutoCorrect to automatically correct the mistakes as they are typed.įor information on correcting grammar, refer to Word 2003: Working with Grammar Check. You can correct misspelled text through the Quick menu or through a dialog box. When the dictionary recognizes a word as misspelled, the word is underlined with a wavy red line. To return to your Office program, click OK. The word(s) disappears from the Dictionary scroll list. The word appears in the Dictionary scroll box. In the Word text box, type the word to be added.If this is your first time modifying the dictionary, the list will contain no items. The Custom Dictionaries dialog box appears.įrom the Dictionary list scroll box, select the dictionary to be modified. Your changes to the dictionary are then saved for future use. In order to remove words from or add words to from a dictionary, you must first open the dictionary from the Custom Dictionaries dialog box. Modifying text in a dictionary can be useful so that Spell Check does not mark certain words and names as misspelled. NOTE: This feature marks spelling errors it does not correct them. Misspelled words appear underlined with a wavy red line. Under Spelling, select Check spelling as you type. You can also check the spelling in a document after you are finished typing. The feature can be easily activated using the Options dialog box. When you turn this feature off, Spell Check will not run as you work on your document. Activating Automatic Spell Checkīy default, Spell Check is automatically on whenever an Office program is open. This document uses Word's Spell Check feature as an example. 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 Word 2003: 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 2003: Working with Spell Check

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