My spell check in Word no longer recognizes obvious spelling errors. I have (a) rebooted and rebuilt the directory (with Disk Warrior); (b) checked and double checked the Custom Dictionaries; (c) turned spell checking off and on again. It worked perfectly fine until a couple of days ago. I was stunned to see that it suddenly ceased to catch errors - a problem as I have been sending out a lot of letters. I am a very good speller, but I've been dashing things off, and counting on Word's spell check to watch my back.

Does anyone have any idea what's happening? Perhaps a complete reinstall of Office?

I'm at a loss. Many thanks for your thoughts. Slow down a little:-) I realize the significance of the issue but you're on the verge of starting World War III to resolve a parking violation:-) First of all, confirm that Office 2016 is fully updated. Version 15.16 is what you should have. If not go to Help Check for Updates in order to get the software current.

Confirm that you installation of OS X is fully updated, as well. Restart the Mac after installing any updates, and if using OS X 10.10.5 run Disk Utility to repair disk permissions before restarting.

If those steps don't resolve the matter please provide a clearer, more detailed description of the situation. Some additional info would be useful as well. Are you referring to Check spelling as you type (aka, Automatic Spelling Checker) only? What if you run the main Spelling Checker from the Tools menu or from the Status Bar?.

What happened on your Mac 'a couple of days ago'? Even if it doesn't seem related, moving files, deleting them, installing/removing software, etc. Can have a potential impact. Is it missing certain words or is it not marking anything at all? Please provide full details as well as examples. Please fully describe your 'Custom Dictionaries'.

What languages are ascribed to them?. Often, it's a matter of the document content. Usually, what appears to be a failure of the automatic spelling/grammar checking feature usually is due to the Language formatting of the text itself. What actually happens is that if the text is tagged as being a language for which Word does not have Proofing Tools, the text simply is not checked. Another possibility is that the text has been flagged to not be checked.

Select an unmarked term then go to Tools Language to determine both the Language of the term as well as whether Do Not Check is applied. Please mark HELPFUL or ANSWERED as appropriate to keep list as clean as possible ☺ Regards, Bob J.

When it comes to your resume, grammar and spelling matter. You may have outstanding, but if your resume is littered with errors, you run the risk of being overlooked. If you couldn’t take the time or effort to check for mistakes before applying, what does this indicate about the quality of your work should you get hired?

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It can raise a red flag about your attention to detail, especially in a position where accuracy matters. Although you may have run your resume through spell check, this should not be the only that you do. While spell check can catch many spelling errors and some grammatical, it is not perfect. Just because a word is spelled correctly, does not mean it is the word you intended to use. Spell check will catch misspellings, but it won’t necessarily tell you if the word makes sense in the sentence. If your resume says that you were the “assistant manger,” it may cause an employer to take a second glance, but not for the right reasons.

And while you may have been great at business development, saying your work led to “the addiction of three new offices” is not the same as “the addition of three new offices.” Just one letter can change the whole meaning of a word. Grammar can be tricky. While spell check usually does a pretty good job of picking up grammar gaffes, it is not always accurate. Sometimes the sentence was correct the way you had it in the first place. And if you leave out a word or two, the program does not always pick this up. A missing could mean the sentence no longer holds as much meaning or demonstrates your abilities as well.

Even just skipping over a small word such as “in” or “of” can make a difference and cause employers to question your and the thoroughness of your work. They want to ensure that you are going to reflect the business in a positive way and that your communication is professional. Take extra steps to check your spelling and grammar. Don’t rely on spell check alone. Having additional pairs of eyes reading through your resume can catch errors you may have missed.

Let a friend or colleague read through things to see if they make sense and the meanings are clear. Here are some other strategies:. Read your resume backward. This forces you to look at each word separately. When reading forward, your brain fills in gaps and may read misspelled words as what you intended them to be. Looking at each word individually, you can catch more errors.

Go through section by section. Take your time and read one section at a time. Focus on grammar and spelling. This also allows you to tighten up your wording and to be more clear and concise. Come back to it. Give your brain a break.

Staring at your resume for too long can cause you to skip over things because you know what you think it should say. Take a break and come back with a fresh approach. Don’t let your resume land in the wrong pile because you made careless mistakes. Show that you have strong writing skills and have taken the time to proofread your resume because you are truly interested in the job and want to make a positive impression. The team at Chic Resumes can ensure that you have a polished, well-crafted resume free of errors.

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