Activity: Create an Assignment with MS Word Online
Spelling and Grammar
When typing an assignment it is possible to make various spelling and grammar errors. There are also varieties of English used in different parts of the world. It is therefore important to make sure your device is set to the correct form of English for your particular needs and context. Some mistakes can be resolved using the Spelling and Grammar tool that is a part of the MS Word application.
Video 3.5.4.1: Spelling and Grammar
Activity Steps
To check the spelling and grammar of the document, complete the following steps:
| 1 | Open the Review ribbon on the Quick Access Bar. |
| 2 | Click on Editor |
| 3 | Click on Spelling and Grammar under the Corrections section in the left Editor window until all spelling and grammar mistakes have been fixed and a popup appears that there are no more. |
The misspelled words will be found, and a correctly spelled version will be displayed. Click on the correctly spelled word to fix the spelling mistake. Alternatively, grammatical or typing errors will be displayed on the top of the popup menu with solutions below the description. In some instances, especially in the case of names and brand names, spell check will find a non-English word misspelled, but such occurrences should be ignored.
Tip: While typing, a right-click on any spelling mistakes will open a pop-up menu of possible corrections.