Grammar Check Feature Also Flags Spelling Errors in WinWord

 Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
Article ID: Q77951
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word for Windows versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SUMMARY

By default, the grammar checking feature in Microsoft Word for Windows checks for spelling errors as well as grammatical errors.

MORE INFORMATION

Checking for spelling errors during the grammatical proofing is an option you can disable. To do this, follow the steps below:

Word for Windows 6.0

  1. From the Tools menu, choose Options.

  2. Choose the Grammar Tab.

  3. Clear the "Check Spelling" check box option.

  4. Choose the OK button to exit the Options dialog box.

Word for Windows 2.x

  1. From the Tools menu, choose Options.

  2. From the Category box, select Grammar.

  3. Choose the Customize Settings button.

  4. In the Grammar box, clear the Spelling Errors check box.

  5. Choose the OK button.

  6. Choose the OK button again to exit the Options dialog box.

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Word for Windows User's Guide," pages 289, 734-735

KBCategory:
KBSubcategory:
Additional query words: flag deselect de-select un-check word6
winword winword2 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0c 6.0 6.0a 6.0c
Keywords : kbproof
Version : 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0c
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
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