WD2000: Misspelled Word Not Flagged When Checking the Spelling of Mail Merged Document

• Microsoft Word 2000

SYMPTOMS

When you check the spelling in a merged Word document, Word may not flag all misspelled words. In particular, Word may miss those words that result from the merge fields in the main document.

CAUSE

During the merge process, Word marks the merge field results with a special language format by selecting the Do not check spelling or grammar check box.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, follow these steps:

1. Perform the mail merge to a document rather than to the printer.



2. In the merged document, press CTRL+A to select the entire document.



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



4. Select English (U.S.), and clear the Do not check spelling or grammar check box.



5. Click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: print merge field proof speller spelling mispelling wrong red wavy squiggly automatic doesn't won't misspelling

Keywords : kbdta kbproof kbfield wd2000
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug