A spelling check is started by selecting Tools > Spelling and either All Records or Current Record, depending on whether you want to check the content of all records or only the current record for possible misspellings. You can also start the spell check of the content in all records by clicking Spelling on the standard toolbar.

A spelling check, which is begun immediately, is performed only on tables and forms. For important information about how spelling checks are performed, see Spelling Check Functionality.

When the spelling of the content in all records is being checked, a Spelling window displays the progress of the spelling check. The spelling check starts with the currently selected record and is not completed until all records have been checked. Once the spelling check is completed, a Spelling window displays a completion message.

When a word that is believed to be misspelled is found, the Spelling window for indicating what action to take opens. In Not in Dictionary, the content of the field with the possibly misspelled word is shown. The word believed to be misspelled appears in red.

In addition, the table cell or form control containing the possibly misspelled word is highlighted in the active table or form to draw attention to it. If the Spelling window covers this cell or control when it is in the floating mode, the window is relocated so that the cell or control is visible. For more information, see: