Spell Check
Windows
F7
Runs the spelling and grammar check.
Word Spell Check Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Runs the spelling and grammar check. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- F7
- Mac
- Cmd+Option+L
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to spell check in Word with the keyboard
- Open Word and go to where you want to spell check.
- Press F7 on Windows or Cmd + Option + L on Mac.
Word Spell Check Shortcut for Windows
Press F7.
Word Spell Check Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Option + L.
Word Spell Check Shortcut for Word Web
We haven't confirmed a Word Web shortcut for this yet.
Related Shortcuts
Frequently asked questions
What is the Word spell check shortcut?
On Windows, press F7. On a Mac, press Cmd + Option + L.
Is there a Mac shortcut to spell check in Word?
Yes: Cmd + Option + L.
Does it work in Word for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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