5 ways to fix spell check in Microsoft Word when it isn't working

If Microsoft Word's spell check isn't working, there are several common troubleshooting methods you can try.
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Spell Check Doesn't Work With Uppercase Words in Microsoft Word

In any Word document, click "File" and then "Options." Open the Proofing tab and uncheck the "Ignore words in UPPERCASE" box. Press "OK." If you have "Check spelling as you type" enabled, all ...
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Fast access to Outlook 2013's spell-checker and auto-correct options

In an attempt to clean up the right-click menu in Word 2013 and WordMail for Outlook 2013, Microsoft removed the AutoCorrect submenu and other options. You can add spell-check to the Quick Access ...
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Tip: Office for Mac 2011 spell checker

Certain documents can pose problems when spell checking, particularly ones with mixtures of English and foreign languages. Microsoft's Office for Mac 2011 has some easy ways of dealing with these ...