WD2000: Word Doesn't Check Spelling When Text Is Formatted with Symbol or Decorative Font (284217)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q284217
For a Microsoft Word 2002 version of this article, see 292040.

SYMPTOMS

When you check the spelling in your Word document, Word may display the following message, even if some of the words in your document are misspelled:
The spelling and grammar check is complete.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if the text in your Word document is formatted in a symbol font or decorative font that does not use letters. Word does not check the spelling of text that is formatted with any of the following fonts:
  • Marlett
  • MS Outlook
  • MT Extra
  • SWDEV12
  • SWDEV13
  • Symbol
  • Webdings
  • Wingdings
  • Wingdings 2
  • Wingdings 3
NOTE: Other symbol fonts not listed also can cause this problem.

MORE INFORMATION

To determine whether your font is a symbol font, follow these steps:
  1. On the Insert menu, click Symbol.
  2. On the Symbols tab, click the Font arrow to display the list.
If the font that you are using is listed, the font is considered a symbol font. Word does not check the spelling of text that is formatted with these fonts.

For additional information, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

211916 WD2000: Some Fonts Available in Word 95 No Longer Available in Word 2000

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/13/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB284217
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