In the "old days" it was virtually impossible to check the spelling in your
spreadsheet. Things have changed however. Excel makes spell checking your spreadsheet very easy.Before we begin, let's misspell a word before we begin the spell check.
Double-Click cell A8
Move your cursor before the first "i" in "electricity"
Press the Del key once
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Now, on to the spell check.
Spell Check
Click cell A1
Highlight the
data range A1 through F14![]() |
Click the Spell button which is on the
Excel displays the "Spelling" window.
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Excel suggests the correct spelling for "electricity".
Click the
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Excel displays a message indicating the spell check is complete.
Click
Now you try!