To complete a spelling and grammar check in Word, follow these steps:
1. Open your document in Microsoft Word.
2. Go to the Review tab in the toolbar at the top of the screen.
3. Click on the Spelling & Grammar button. This will open the Spelling & Grammar dialog box.
4. Word will automatically start checking your document for spelling and grammar errors. Any issues it finds will be highlighted.
5. To address an issue, you have a few options:
A. If Word suggests a correction, you can click on the suggested correction to replace the error.
B. If the word is spelled correctly but Word doesn’t recognize it, you can click on Ignore to skip that instance of the word.
C. If the word is spelled correctly and you don’t want to change it, you can click on Skip to move on to the next issue.
6. After you correct, ignore, or skip an issue, Word will automatically move to the next one.
7. Continue reviewing and addressing each issue until Word has checked the entire document.
8. If Word reaches the end of the document and there are no more issues to check, it will display a message indicating that the spelling and grammar check is complete.
9. You can then click OK to close the Spelling & Grammar dialog box and return to your document.
By following these steps, you can efficiently complete a spelling and grammar check in Word. Remember to carefully review each issue and make necessary corrections to ensure the accuracy and professionalism of your document.