Microsoft - Spell check wizard replaced by Editor

Microsoft - Spell check wizard replaced by Editor

Problem

A Microsoft Word user encounters a problem where the spell check wizard is replaced with Microsoft Editor experience.

Applies to 

  1. Microsoft Word
 

Resoiution

  1. Microsoft removed the spell check wizard with the Editor experience.  Please find below a workaround for the problem.  
  2. It is possible to reinstate the spell checker wizard but it requires creation of a macro and assigning it to a hotkey, in  some environments that may not be allowed. 

Using the mouse

  1. With a document open observe the words marked with a red wavy line underneath them.
  2. Right click each instance of these.
  3. Then select Spelling and make your selection from the choices available.
  4. Move onto the next spelling error and repeat as above.

Using the keyboard

  1. With a document open use normal text navigation keys to navigate to the beginning of a flagged word.
  2. Then press SHIFT+F10 to activate the context menu.
  3. Press UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight Spelling, then press ENTER.
  4. In the sub menu use UP/DOWN keys to find the correct alternative for the flagged word.
  5. Move onto the next spelling error and repeat as above. 

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