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JAWS Power Tip: How To Display A List Of Misspelled Words In A Word Document
Released: 10/16/2025
When using Microsoft Word with JAWS, you can display a list of misspelled words in the JAWS Virtual Viewer.
This allows you to quickly review and correct spelling errors. You must enable the setting Check spelling as you Type in Word for this list to be available.
If you try to access the list and this setting is not enabled, a message will be displayed telling you to enable it.
To do this:
1.) Press ALT+F, then T to access Word Options.
2.) Press P to select the Proofing category.
3.) Press ALT+P to navigate to and check the box for Check Spelling As You Type.
4.) Press TAB until you locate OK, and press ENTER.
To display a list of spelling errors in a document:
1.) Press ALT+SHIFT+L to display the list. Navigate it by pressing UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW.
2.) Press ENTER on a word to place focus on that location in your document.
3.) Press ALT+F7 to display a list of spelling suggestions.
4.) Press ENTER on a suggestion to select it. Focus returns to your document.
5.) Repeat these steps to display the list again and continue checking spelling.
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