No Spell checker in Teams?

Question

Why has the spell checker stopped working in Teams? The red squiggly line is no longer appearing, have tried all the troubleshooters to no avail

Answer 1

Dear @Annie Cox,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum

I understand that you experience the issues with spell checking in Microsoft Teams, even after enabling the spell check feature and clearing certain directories. Could you please confirm these questions below to help me diagnose the issue more effectively:

• Is the issue happening in all chats and channels, or only specific ones?
• Which language are you typing in within Teams? Is it the same as your Windows display and keyboard language?
• Does the issue occur in Teams on the web?
• Does the issue occur on another device using the same account or using different account?

In the meantime, here are some steps I recommend you try to help me narrow down the issue:

Step 1: Make sure that the language you want to use is enabled in Windows. You can do this by going to Settings > Time & language > Language & region > Add a language. Once the language is added, click the Options button next to it and select Download for the Language pack and Keyboard options.

Step 2: Confirm that the Spell check setting is correct. To check this, go to Settings > General and scroll down to the Language section. Under Editor Spellcheck.

Step 3: Switch the spell check language in Teams by writing several messages in a chat or channel in a different language to activate the language-aware spell checking automatically, or by using the Language bar to switch between languages that use different keyboard layouts

Step 4: Check if spellcheck is enabled in your operating system settings. To do this, go to your computer's settings, then click on "Devices," and then "Typing." Make sure that the "Autocorrect misspelled words" and "Highlight misspelled words" options are turned on, as Teams relies on the Windows spell checker

Step 5: Clear the Teams client cache

You can try clearing the cache on your device may help. After you clear the cache, restart Teams. For reference, please refer to Clear the Teams client cache

Moreover, you may find the following third‑party article helpful, as it outlines common checks and workarounds that have helped some users. For reference: Fix: Spell Check not working in New Teams

Disclaimer: This is a third‑party website and not maintained by Microsoft. The steps provided are for reference only. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy or effectiveness of third‑party solutions.

Workaround:

As a temporary solution, you may consider using Microsoft Teams on the web, where browser-based spell checking works more reliably. If the issue persists on the web, please try clear the cache and cookies in your browser, or try using a different browser or device to see if the issue persists.

Note: Please understand that as a forum moderator, my role is to provide general guidance and troubleshooting support. I don’t have access to internal systems or backend tools, and I appreciate your understanding of these limits.

I hope the information shared helps point you in the right direction. Please try the steps above and let me know if they work. If not, we can continue working together to narrow this down.

The first response may not always resolve the issue right away, but with your help and more details, we can work toward a solution.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. I'm looking forward for your reply.

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