Whether you’re drafting emails, writing reports, or creating presentations, spelling mistakes and typos can easily be missed. This means you run the risk of looking unprofessional, especially when communicating with clients or business partners.
Windows 11 to the Rescue: Built-in Spell Check and Autocorrect
Here’s the good news: Windows 11 comes with built-in spell check and autocorrect tools that can put an end to embarrassing spelling mistakes.
These tools are easy to set up. And once that’s done, you won’t need any extra software to make sure your text always looks clear and professional.
Step-by-Step Guide to Turn on Windows 11 Spell Check
Want to know how to use them?
- First, open Windows Settings.
- Select Time & Language and click on the Typing page.
- From there, turn on options like ‘Autocorrect misspelled words’ and ‘Highlight misspelled words’.
These features will work across most apps, fixing errors and flagging possible spelling mistakes.
You can even get word predictions as you type by enabling Text Suggestions.
Support for Multiple Languages: Multilingual Text Suggestions
Does your business run in multiple languages? Be sure to switch on the ‘Multilingual Text Suggestions’ feature. This will bring up word suggestions in whatever language you are using.
Special Setup for Specific Apps: Notepad and Outlook
While the spelling tools built into Windows 11 will work across most apps once enabled, some apps (like Notepad and Outlook) need a little extra setup.
- For Notepad, click the gear icon for settings to switch on the spell check feature.
- In Outlook, go to Editor Settings under the Options tab and enable features like autocorrect, text predictions, and tone adjustment.
Improving Productivity with Spell Check in Microsoft Edge
If your team uses Microsoft Edge for browsing, you can set up spell check and grammar tools there as well. Just head to Settings, click on Languages, and turn on the grammar and spell check options.
Keep Your Business Running Smoothly
By setting up spell check and autocorrect in Windows 11, you’re not just avoiding small mistakes – you’re helping your business run more smoothly.
If you need a hand with this or want more advice on how to save time in your business, we can help.