WD2000: Spelling/Grammar Check Not Automatic with Right-to-Left Versions of Word

ID: Q235334

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 2000
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SYMPTOMS

Spelling and grammar checking are not automatically turned on when you upgrade from an earlier right-to-left version of Word to Word 2000.

Automatic spelling and grammar checking do not occur as you type.


CAUSE

During the upgrade process, the existing Normal.dot template is migrated; however, automatic spelling and grammar checking are turned off by default.


WORKAROUND

To correct this situation, do the following:

  1. On the Tools menu, point to Language and click Set Language.


  2. Clear the Do not check spelling or grammar check box.


  3. Click the Default button.


  4. Click Yes in the dialog box that asks whether you want to change the default language.


Additional query words: right to left bidirectional bi-directional bi-direction non-English Hebrew Arabic spellcheck

Keywords : kbdta kbBidi
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: October 1, 1999
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