How to customise Editor

Question

I am using the desktop version of Office 365. My productivity is seriously hampered by spelling and grammar check pop-ups. I have used the proofing menu to adjust the setup, but still receive popups obliging me to do a spelling check from the beginning and even when I click "no" to deny spelling check, the popup box still insists. How do I write freely, and launch Editor only when I am ready (manual spellcheck)

Answer 1

Hi @Fontom Wirba

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Q&A Support. 

Following a thorough review of your concern, we are pleased to provide guidance on how to disable the spelling and grammar check pop-ups in the desktop version of Microsoft Word (Office 365), and how to configure the application for manual checking only. 

• Steps to Disable Automatic Spelling and Grammar Checks: 

1. Open Microsoft Word. 
2. Navigate to the File tab. 
3. Select Options to open the Word Options dialog box. 
4. In the left-hand menu, click on Proofing. 
5. Under the section titled “When correcting spelling and grammar in Word”, uncheck the following options: 
   1. Check spelling as you type 
   2. Mark grammar errors as you type 
   3. (Optional) Frequently confused words 
6. Click OK to apply and save your changes. 

• If Pop-Ups Persist: 

If you continue to experience interruptions: 

• Verify whether any third-party add-ins such as Grammarly or Microsoft Editor are enabled, as these may override Word’s native proofing settings. 
• To check this, go to File > Options > Add-ins, and disable any external proofing tools that may be active. 
• To Perform Manual Spelling and Grammar Checks: 

When you are ready to review your document: 

• Press F7 on your keyboard, or 
• Navigate to the Review tab and select Spelling & Grammar. 

For further reference, you may consult the following articles: 

• How to Disable Spell Check in Office 365 – The Windows Club 
• How to Turn On or Turn Off Spelling and Grammar Check in Word – My Office Tricks 

Note: Microsoft is providing this information as a convenience to you. The sites are not controlled by Microsoft. Microsoft cannot make any representations regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software or information found there. Please make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any suggestions from the above link. 

We trust these steps will help improve your writing experience in Word. Should you have any further questions or require additional assistance, we are always here to help you. 

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