Word 365 Spell Check Not Working?

Kemal387

Many people have experienced issues with Word 365 not spell checking. This discussion will focus on the reasons why Word 365 may not be spell checking and how to troubleshoot the issue. We will also discuss potential alternatives to Word 365 and how to ensure that spell checking is enabled.

smallostrich513

There are many reasons why Word 365 may not be spell checking your documents. Here are some of the most common reasons:

Autocorrect options turned off: The built-in autocorrect feature of Word 365 might be turned off. To check if it is enabled, open Word and go to “File” > “Options” > “Proofing” and make sure the “Automatically correct spelling and grammar as you type” option is checked.
Incorrect language settings: Word may be set to the wrong language. To make sure the language is set correctly, open Word and go to “File” > “Options” > “Language” and select the language you are typing in.
Lack of processing power: Word 365 requires a certain amount of processing power in order to run its spellchecker efficiently. If your computer is not powerful enough to handle it, then it may not be able to spellcheck your document.
Outdated Word version: It is also possible that your version of Word is outdated. To check if an update is available, open Word and go to “Help” > “Check for Updates”.
Third-party add-ins: Third-party add-ins, such as grammar and spell checkers, might be interfering with Word 365's spellchecker. To check if any add-ins are causing the issue, open Word and go to “File” > “Options” > “Add-ins” and select “COM Add-ins” in the “Manage” drop-down menu. Uncheck the add-ins you don’t need and then restart Word.

If you’ve tried all the steps and still cannot get your Word 365 spellcheck to work, you may need to contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.

I hope this information helps!

biglephant

If you are having issues with spell checking in Word 365, there are a few potential reasons why this may be occurring:

The language or keyboard layout is not set correctly: Make sure that the language and keyboard layout are set correctly. You can do this by opening the Word 365 app and going to File > Options > Language, then selecting the language and keyboard layout.
The spelling options are not correctly set: In Word 365, you have the ability to customize the way new words are handled. To access these settings, on the File menu, select Options>Proofing. On the spelling and grammar tab, you should make sure that the correct language is selected and that all the appropriate options are enabled.
There is a problem with the Office installation: If you are still having problems with spellchecking, you may have a problem with the Office installation. To resolve this, you can run the Office 365 utilities which can be found in Windows Start>All Programs>Microsoft Office, then select Repair.
You don't have enough memory available or your computer is running slow: Make sure you have enough memory and that your computer is running at optimal speed. If it is slow, you could consider running a disk cleanup, or using a tool such as CCleaner to clear out temporary files and junk.

Hopefully one of these solutions can help resolve your issue. If not, feel free to reach out to the Microsoft Office Support team for further assistance.