Microsoft KB Archive/828656

= Spell checker does not detect some misspelled words in Word =

Article ID: 828656

Article Last Modified on 7/5/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Word 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Office Word 2003

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SYMPTOMS
When you check the spelling of a document, the spell checker may not detect all the misspelled words.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs if the Spelling & Grammar options restrict the spelling checker to the main dictionary only.



WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, follow these steps:
 * 1) On the Tools menu, click Options.
 * 2) On the Spelling & Grammar tab, click to clear the Suggest from main dictionary only check box, and then click OK.

Additional query words: Spellcheck Working work Cannot

Keywords: kbproof kbprb KB828656

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