Spelling Preferences window
This window enables you to customize the way spelling is checked, including which dictionary you use and whether certain word formats are ignored.
Spell check options
Ignore words that start with capitals (e.g., Service)
Select this option to ignore words beginning with a capital letter.
Ignore all-caps words (e.g., AccountEdge)
Select this option to ignore words that contain all capital letters.
Ignore words with numbers (e.g., Code231)
Select this option to ignore words that contain a mix of letters and numbers, for example, item numbers.
Ignore words with mixed case (e.g., BusinessBasics)
Select this option to ignore words that contain mixed capital and lowercase letters.
Ignore internet and email addresses (e.g., xyz.com)
Select this option to ignore internet and email addresses.
Report repeated words (e.g., the the)
Select this option if you want to check for words that appear twice in a row.
Case sensitive
Select this option to check for words that should have capital letters, such as london.
Suggest split words
Select this option to check for words that should have spaces in between them, such as inthe.
Auto correct
Select this option to automatically replace words where only one suggestion is possible, such as
monday
to
Monday.
Main Dictionary language
Select the dictionary language you want to use. You can choose from British English and American English. British English is selected by default.
OK
Click to save your changes and close the window.
Cancel
Click to close the window without saving your changes.
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