Ensure that Hide spelling errors in this document only and Hide grammar errors in this document only are not selected. Ensure that Check grammar and refinements in the Editor Pane is selected to include grammar and refinements.Ĭ. Ensure that Check spelling as you type and Mark grammar errors as you type are selected if you want issues to be marked in the text as you type.ī. Review the proofing options that affect how the Editor interacts with your document:Ī.Pro Tip: If your Editor pane is already open, you can access the Word Options dialog box by selecting the Settings button at the bottom of the pane. Select the Proofing tab in the Word Options dialog box.Select the Options tab in the Backstage view.The new Editor includes grammar by default and no longer includes the “Check grammar with spelling” option.Īll the grammar and refinement options are available in the Word Options dialog box. Instead, you have to choose to include grammar from the Word Options dialog box (File > Options > Proofing > Check grammar with spelling). In addition to spelling, the Editor can check for over sixty-five grammar issues and refinements, including the following:Ī Note on Including Grammar: Older versions of Word’s spelling and grammar check don’t include grammar by default.
How to Select Grammar Issues and Refinements
