
If the word doesn't really need correction, you can also choose to "Add to Dictionary" or ignore the word. To see suggested replacements, right-click the underlined word in Windows or control-click the word on the Mac.Ĭhoose the option you prefer from the dropdown menu.
Phrases with potential grammar issues appear with a double-underline.
As you work, you should see a red squiggly line appear under misspelled words in your document. The steps are essentially the same on Windows and the Mac. If automatic spell checking is turned on - which it should be by default - it's easy to accept and reject misspelled words and see potential grammar problems. Word can perform in-line spell checks automatically, but if you prefer to disable the feature or want a more comprehensive view, it's possible to check spelling and grammar manually across a document as well. Microsoft Word's ability to check spelling and grammar can be a professional lifesaver, informing you about embarrassing errors before you share the document with others.
The latest version of Microsoft 365 adds a new Editor pane to Word for enhanced spelling and grammar checking. You can also open the Spelling & Grammar dialog box to manually check all of the spelling and grammar issues in a document at once. If enabled, it will automatically underline spelling and grammatical errors. You can spell check in Microsoft Word by using its built-in spelling and grammar checker.