# How to Check Spelling in MS Excel

> To check spelling in Excel, go to the Review tab and click Spelling or press F7. Review the highlighted misspelled words one by one, selecting suggested corrections or skipping them as needed. Continue until Excel displays a message confirming the spell check is complete.

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Apps: Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Go to the Review tab in the ribbon and click Spelling , or simply press F7 on your keyboard.
2. Excel highlights misspelled words one by one; choose a suggested correction or skip as needed.
3. Once Excel has finished checking, it will display a message confirming the spell check is complete.