Turn on or off automatic spelling and grammar checking

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1. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Spelling & Grammar tab.
2. Do one or both of the following:
   • To turn on or off automatic spelling checking, select or clear the Check spelling as you type check box.
   • To turn on or off automatic grammar checking, select or clear the Check grammar as you type check box.