How to Remove the Grammar & Spell Check on Certain Pages in Office 2007

Once you know where to look, turning off Word's spelling and grammar checker is easy.

Good spelling and correct grammar are critical, but there may be times when you don't want Microsoft Word 2007 to automatically correct or check your content. Turning off Word's spelling and grammar checker is simple and straightforward, but the option is tricky to find in Word 2007 -- even if you knew right where it was in Word 2003. If you're feeling lost, don't despair.

Instructions

1. Highlight the text you do not want checked for spelling and grammar.

2. Click on the "Review" tab in the ribbon across the top of the Word window.

3. Locate the "Proofing" group on the far left of the Review ribbon.

4. Click on the "Set Language" icon at the far right of the Proofing group. It looks like a small globe with a book and red check mark in front of it.

5. Check the box "Do not check spelling or grammar." This setting will apply to only the text you selected in step one.

6. Press the "Enter" key or click "OK" to apply the change.

References

• Microsoft: Reference -- Locations of Word 2003 Commands in Word 2007