Spell Check Not Working In Excel 2016

The only button that seems to function is the cancel button.

Spell check not working in excel 2016. Running excel 2016 in windows 7 version 6 1 alongside office 2010 products for word powerpoint etc except excel 2010 is not installed just 2016. You can also press f7 with any tab on the ribbon active to start the spell check. The spelling dialog box will appear.

Less use this dialog box to turn off or turn on any auto correction or auto formatting features in excel. The questionable word displays in the not in dictionary edit box. For each spelling error in your worksheet spell check will try to offer suggestions for the correct spelling.

Remember the autocorrect capability spell check is not triggered automatically in excel you have to invoke it on your own. Check spelling using vba. From the review tab click the spelling command.

Excel for microsoft 365 excel 2019 excel 2016 excel 2013 excel 2010 excel 2007 excel starter 2010 more. In excel 2016 both menu selection for spell check and the f7 key. Click spelling in the proofing section.

In excel 2016 both menu selection for spell check and the f7 key does nothing. If you select multiple cells excel checks spelling only for those cells. The cell containing the first word not found in the dictionary is highlighted and the spelling dialog box displays.

Running excel 2016 in windows 7 version 6 1 alongside office 2010 products for word powerpoint etc except excel 2010 is not installed just 2016. Open excel and create a new blank document test spellcheck by clicking on the review tab and then clicking the spelling button. Any help on this is appreciated.