{"id":367692,"date":"2021-11-15T19:00:21","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T16:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-spell-check-with-keyboard-shortcuts-in-microsoft-word\/"},"modified":"2021-11-15T19:00:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T16:00:21","slug":"how-to-spell-check-with-keyboard-shortcuts-in-microsoft-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-spell-check-with-keyboard-shortcuts-in-microsoft-word\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Spell Check With Keyboard Shortcuts in Microsoft Word"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3a947439d59\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3a947439d59\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-spell-check-with-keyboard-shortcuts-in-microsoft-word\/#What_the_Spelling_and_Grammar_Checker_Can_and_Cant_Do\" >What the Spelling and Grammar Checker Can and Can\u2019t Do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-spell-check-with-keyboard-shortcuts-in-microsoft-word\/#Using_the_Spelling_and_Grammar_Checker_Keyboard_Shortcut\" >Using the Spelling and Grammar Checker Keyboard Shortcut<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Spell Check With Keyboard Shortcuts in Microsoft Word&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-744183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/microsoft-word-logo-on-a-blue-background.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/microsoft-word-logo-on-a-blue-background.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/microsoft-word-logo-on-a-blue-background.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft Word logo on a blue background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You may already be familiar with Microsoft Word\u2019s built-in spelling and grammar checker, flagging incorrect spelling and (sometimes) bad grammar. If you\u2019re reviewing a document that\u2019s riddled with errors, you can use these keyboard shortcuts to speed up the process.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Spelling_and_Grammar_Checker_Can_and_Cant_Do\"><\/span>What the Spelling and Grammar Checker Can and Can\u2019t Do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Word\u2019s spelling and grammar checker is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/245877\/how-to-turn-off-spell-check-as-you-type-in-microsoft-office\/\">enabled by default. When a word is misspelled, Word flags it with a wavy, red underline. When there\u2019s incorrect grammar or formatting, Word flags it with two blue underlines.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Words-spelling-and-grammar-checker-in-action..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Word's spelling and grammar checker in action.\" width=\"366\" height=\"90\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the above example, Word detected two spaces between \u201cJohn\u201d and \u201cate,\u201d so it flagged it as a grammar issue. It also detected \u201ceaten\u201d was misspelled as \u201caten,\u201d so it flagged that as a spelling error.<\/p>\n<p>These are the basics that Word checks for by default. However, you can make Word\u2019s spelling and grammar checker work harder\u00a0by enabling some additional features in its Settings menu (File &gt; Options &gt; Proofing &gt; Settings). For example, you can have Word check for passive voice, split infinitives, superfluous expressions, and so on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Improve Microsoft Word&#8217;s Grammar Checker<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-412891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/advanced-grammar-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The advanced grammar settings menu in Word.\" width=\"406\" height=\"383\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also do things like exclude specific words from the checker,\u00a0check for inclusive language, ignore URLs, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>So what <em>can\u2019t<\/em> Word\u2019s spelling and grammar checker do? As comprehensive as it may seem, it often fails when it comes to noticing the incorrect usage of a properly spelled word. For example, \u201cThe bare ate the fish.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Word-failing-to-catch-an-incorrect-usage-of-a-word..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Word failing to catch an incorrect usage of a word.\" width=\"381\" height=\"150\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In this case, Word failed to catch the incorrect usage of \u201cbare.\u201d That said, you can count on Word to detect a lot of issues in a document, but you can\u2019t rely on it 100%. As a matter of good practice, always re-review your document before sending it out.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_Spelling_and_Grammar_Checker_Keyboard_Shortcut\"><\/span>Using the Spelling and Grammar Checker Keyboard Shortcut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Word, you can use the Alt+F7 keyboard shortcut to jump straight to the first error behind where the cursor currently is in the document. So, if you want to start with the first error, you\u2019ll need to place your cursor at the beginning of the document, or in front of the first error.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Place-the-cursor-at-the-top-of-the-Word-doc..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Place the cursor at the top of the Word doc.\" width=\"386\" height=\"205\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you press Alt+F7, Word highlights the spelling or grammar error and gives you the option to either correct or ignore the issue. Press the up or down arrow keys to highlight the desired option, and then press Enter to select it.<\/p>\n<p>Note that you can only highlight spelling and grammar suggestions with your arrow keys. If you want to ignore the suggestion, you must click that option with your mouse.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Choose-to-correct-or-ignore-the-error.-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose to correct or ignore the error.\" width=\"399\" height=\"199\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Spelling errors <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly have more suggested corrections to choose from.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Select-a-spelling-suggestion.-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a spelling suggestion.\" width=\"353\" height=\"292\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also ignore the spelling error, just as you would with the grammar error. The only difference is, with spelling, you can choose to (1) ignore every instance of that same error, or (2) just the specific error (even if it also exists elsewhere in the document).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ignore-spelling-mistakes..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Ignore spelling mistakes.\" width=\"321\" height=\"276\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In addition, you can also add that word to the dictionary. When you do this, Word will no longer flag the word as an error. This is useful if the word h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ens to be a part of an in-house style guide or something similar.<\/p>\n<p>Click the three dots to the right of \u201cIgnore All\u201d and then click \u201cAdd to Dictionary\u201d from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Add-the-spelling-to-the-dictionary..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add the spelling to the dictionary.\" width=\"372\" height=\"389\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to move on to the next error, just press Alt+F7 again. Continue doing this until all of the issues within the document have been checked.<\/p>\n<p>Word\u2019s grammar and spell checker is very useful for reviewing the content within a document, but it can be quite distracting when it\u2019s throwing back errors while you\u2019re writing. If it\u2019s too distracting for you, you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/245877\/how-to-turn-off-spell-check-as-you-type-in-microsoft-office\/\">turn it off as you type.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Turn Off Spell Check as You Type in Microsoft Office<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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