Grammar Highlighting in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word adds a number of underlines to text in order to help editors.

Screenshot of text in Word with spelling and grammar underlines
In Word, clicking underlined words reveals more information.

Word adds a variety of underlines without much explanation as to what they mean.

  • A red squiggly line indicates a spelling problem.
  • Double blue lines indicate a grammar problem.
  • A purple dotted line indicates a suggested refinement.

Hiding Suggestions in Microsoft Word

Word underlines can be turned off by clicking on 'Tools' > 'Spelling and Grammar' and then checking 'Hide Spelling Errors' and 'Hide Grammar Errors'.

Screenshot of Spelling and Grammar menu in Word
Spelling and grammar hints can be turned off in Word.

Tip: Press F7 to turn spelling and grammar hints back on.

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