How to Check Spelling in MS Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Check Spelling in MS Excel: step-by-step guide
Go to the Review tab in the ribbon and click Spelling, or simply press F7 on your keyboard.
Excel highlights misspelled words one by one; choose a suggested correction or skip as needed.
Once Excel has finished checking, it will display a message confirming the spell check is complete.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Excel tutorial
Check spelling in Excel using the Review tab or F7 key. Review highlighted words, choose corrections, and finish the check. This guide shows how to check Spelling in MS Excel in 3 steps, starting with "Go to the Review tab in the ribbon and click Spelling , or simply press F7 on your keyb..." and finishing with "Once Excel has finished checking, it will display a message confirming the spell check...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Excel interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to check Spelling in MS Excel?
3 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Excel data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Excel. Related guides: How to Clear Cell Formatting in Microsoft Excel, How to Clear MS Excel Cache and How to Color Every Other Row in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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