WD: Background Spell Check Doesn't Work After Undo in Table

• Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
• Microsoft Word for Windows 95, versions 7.0, 7.0a

SYMPTOMS

In some cases, when you check spelling of words in a table, Word will neither check spelling in the background (check spelling as you type) nor will it mark misspelled words.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:

• A slash mark (/) immediately follows the text being spell checked (that is, the slash mark in not separated from the text by a space).

  -and-

• You right-click the misspelling and click Ignore All.

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• You use the Undo command after clicking Ignore All.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, do one of the following:

• Type a space between the misspelled text and the slash mark.

  -or-

• Use a different character in place of the slash mark.

  -or-

• Type a space before the slash mark.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

To Turn Background Spell Checking On

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.

2. Click the Spelling & Grammar tab.

3. Under Spelling, click to select the "Check spelling as you type" check box.

   NOTE: If this check box is cleared, Word will neither check spelling in your document as you type nor will it mark misspelled words with red wavy lines.

4. Click OK to close the Options dialog box.