How to Fix the Spell Check Not Working in Word [ 4 Easy Ways ]

There're instances you'll find Word spell check not working. In this video, we highlight 4 different ways to fix spell check not working in Microsoft Word.

You can follow the script below to fix this issue.

Solution 1: Verify Your Language & Check Spelling Options

1. Open the problem document.
2. Press the Ctrl + A keys to select the entire text.
3. From the Review tab, select Language then Set Proofing Language…
4. From the Language dialogue make sure the correct language is selected.
5. Verify the checkbox Do not check spelling or grammar is unchecked.
6. Click OK and recheck your document.

Solution 2: Check Your Proofing Exception Options

1. From the File tab, select Options.
2. From the left panel, select Options.
3. In the Word Options dialogue, click Proofing.
4. Scroll to the bottom area called Exceptions for:
5. Check to see if the Hide spelling errors in this document only is enabled.

Solution 3: Verify the “check spelling as you type” feature is on

1. From the Review tab, click Check Document.
2. In the Spelling and Grammar: dialogue, click the Settings link in the Editor pane.
3. In the Word Options dialogue, check the boxes for Check spelling as you type and Mark grammar errors as you type.
4. Click OK.

Solution 4: Verify Another Word Add-in Isn’t Interfering

1. Hold down your Ctrl key and then press the icon or menu option for Microsoft Word.
2. Click Yes when the Safe Mode dialogue appears.
3. Open up an existing document.
4. Press F7 to run spell-check.

00:00 Introduction
00:53 Check your Language Settings
01:25 Check the Proofing Exception options
02:16 Verify the "Check spelling as you type"
02:52 Verify that a Word add-in isn't interfering
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[brendonsmith]

Oh my, this finally helped. I've spent so much time trying to figue out why spell check was not working. Thank you! Thank you!

[stephencjames]

The same as all the other comments, I've tried for ages to resolve and now finally found the answer - thank you!

[koenraadstoltz]

Hi, I've got 2 languages, English and Afrikaans. in the past I could type in any language and it did the spellcheck in that language. Now it is not working. Can you help please

[stephanep.rousseau]

Thank you! I could immediately solve the problem I was long struggling with, thanks to your tutorial! Much appreciated!

[ajibolayusuf]

The year is 2023. This video is a life saver! First option worked for me. Thank you!

[ProGaming-wqlf]

Thank you for your video while seeing your video I saw a option which said "Ignore errors if in uppercase" and I unchecked that option

[TIGREinVOLO]

ok... let me tell you what.... you are a genius! Not even within the Microsoft COmmunity and website I was able to find a solution. You gave the right solution on first atttempt. Absolutely great, thanks

[MahmoudSamirAbdelmoneim-gx]

These explanations sound good and helpful ❤❤❤
Thanks alot

[EukalyptusBonBon]

Sir, you just saved my study with this video. You've earned my respect (and subscribe)

[cathrinejamhum]

Thank you for the video, the first one itself helped

[BoBigOrGoHome]

Thank you so much!
It was the first solution you had.

[researchereye]

Thank you for your help! It is working now!

[DarkMoon]

Thank you so much! This was such a big help!

[micheleopperman]

Could you please tell me how do get rid of the Add-ons. As the one minute my spell checker is working (as I type) and the next minute it would automatically be ticked in the language box (do not check spelling or grammar)

[Cat.-te]

i did the same set but the new sheet still can not correct spelling and grammar in my msword.what happen for my ms word 2013?

[mikerarras]

the last step worked for me but i have to do it every time again, what add on i need to remove and how ?

[Mehran-lgcj]

How its possible to auto changing words by autocorrect in "word" with pastin texts.

[saifullahkhalid]

Trying all these options are not working for me. what other possible solution could be?

[nealrstevens]

Many thanks, "do not check spelling and grammer" somehow was checked