Application.CheckSpelling Method (Excel)
Checks the spelling of a single word.
Syntax
expression .CheckSpelling(Word, CustomDictionary, IgnoreUppercase)
expression A variable that represents an Application object.
Parameters
Name |
Required/Optional |
Data Type |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Word |
Required |
String |
(used only with Application object). The word you want to check. |
CustomDictionary |
Optional |
Variant |
A string that indicates the file name of the custom dictionary to be examined if the word isn't found in the main dictionary. If this argument is omitted, the currently specified dictionary is used. |
IgnoreUppercase |
Optional |
Variant |
True to have Microsoft Excel ignore words that are all uppercase. False to have Microsoft Excel check words that are all uppercase. If this argument is omitted, the current setting will be used. |
Return Value
True if the word is found in one of the dictionaries; otherwise False.
Remarks
To check headers, footers, and objects on a worksheet, use this method on a Worksheet object.
To check only cells and notes, use this method with the object returned by the Cells property.