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Tania-Menlo
Jan 30, 2022Copper Contributor
Why does Project still not have a Spell Checker?
I've been using MS Project since 1990 - yep, that far back, and it amazes me that it still does not have a spell checking facility! Especially when I look at how many people in the construction indu...
John-project
Jan 31, 2022Silver Contributor
Tania-Menlo,
Do you not have your Project options set for proofing? Go to File > Options > Proofing group. You can also select UK English for authoring language and proofing.
John
Do you not have your Project options set for proofing? Go to File > Options > Proofing group. You can also select UK English for authoring language and proofing.
John
- Tania-MenloJan 31, 2022Copper Contributor
Yes, that is all set up (and to English NZ), however it doesn't pick up spelling mistakes. 😞
- John-projectJan 31, 2022Silver ContributorNeither does Excel. I would expect a communication app (e.g. Outlook) or a word processing app (e.g. Word) to correct or at least suggest alternate spelling/grammar but the focus of Project (or Excel for that matter) is not formal communication (i.e. not focused on formal use of language). I often use abbreviated text to describe a task in Project as do many users, (sometimes way too abbreviated), and certainly wouldn't appreciate a formal spell or grammar checker suggesting (or making) corrections.
Nonetheless, if you would like to suggest a spell/grammar checker be added to Project, you best bet is via Help > Help group > Feedback.
John