The spellchecker in Google Docs is a useful tool, even if it can’t replace the services of an expert proofreader. However, to use the spellchecker effectively, you need to know how it works. This post will look at:
Read on below to find out how to use the spellchecker in Google Docs.
Setting the proofing language for a Google Docs document is simple:
Google Docs will then highlight errors as you type with red (spelling) or blue (grammar) underlining. Clicking on the underlined word will offer a suggested correction (see below for information on reviewing suggestions).
You can also run a spellcheck manually in Google Docs. The easiest way to do this is to click on the spellcheck icon in the toolbar. This looks like an “A” with a tick underneath, as shown in the image below.
Alternatively, you can access the spellchecker by:
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Google will then check the full document for spelling and grammar errors. If it finds something it thinks is an error, it will create a pop-up with a suggested correction. Your main options then will be:
You can also click the three dots in these pop-ups for advanced options:
Adding a term to a dictionary is very useful if you’re using a non-standard spelling, proper name, or technical word that Google doesn’t recognize. However, make sure the spelling is correct before you add it!
The spellchecker in Google Docs is useful, but no automated spellchecker is infallible. It may not recognize stylistic preferences, proper nouns, or technical terms. In addition, Google Docs doesn’t currently differentiate between regional spellings (e.g., it accepts “colour” as correct in US English).
To be sure your document is error free, then, you need a human proofreader. Sign up for a free proofreading trial today to find out more.
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