Ensure that the ‘Do not check spelling and grammar’ box is clear (i.e.Select the most suitable version of English, which will be ‘English (Australia)’ for Australian writers submitting to an Australian university or journal.Click on the ‘Language’ dropdown menu and select ‘Set Proofing Language’.
You probably already know how to perform a spell check, but do you know how to ensure that your spell check is appropriate for your document and that all text is included in the spell check? The following two steps will ensure your document is being thoroughly and correctly spell checked. Note that the following instructions apply to Word 2007 and later. In this article, I explain how to get the most out of MS Word when proofreading your own writing. After spending countless hours writing, you want to ensure you are presenting your work as professionally as possible. If you are not already using MS Word’s many settings designed to ensure accurate proofreading, you are doing yourself a disservice.
