ACC97: Spelling Checker Ignores Misspelled Uppercase Words

 Last reviewed: June 2, 1997
Article ID: Q169420
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Access 97

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

Although the spelling checker has been installed correctly, it ignores misspelled words.

CAUSE

In the Spelling Options dialog box, under Ignore, Microsoft Access 97 selects the option "Words in UPPERCASE" by default. The text that you are checking consists entirely of uppercase letters, so it appears that the spelling checker is not working properly.

RESOLUTION

Type some misspelled data in lowercase letters, and then use the spelling checker. When the Spelling dialog box appears, click Options. In the Spelling Options dialog box, under Ignore, click to clear the "Words in UPPERCASE" check box, and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Create a new table in Datasheet view.

  2. Type "XXXYYY" (without the quotation marks).

  3. On the Tools menu, click Spelling. Although the text is misspelled, you receive the following message: 

          The spelling check is complete.

REFERENCES

For more information about changing spelling options, search the Help Index for "spell checking, dictionary."

Keywords : kbtool
Version : 97
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : x86
Issue type : kbprb
Resolution Type : Info_Provided

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Last reviewed: June 2, 1997
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