How to configure spell checker on the new Microsoft Edge
Yes, the new Microsoft Edge includes a spell checker to help you correct misspelled words before sending a message, and in this guide, you’ll learn the steps to configure the feature.
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OnWindows 10, the new version of Microsoft Edge based on the Chromium open-source project ships with a built-in spell checker to ensure that important email messages, comments, and anything you type on the web is sent without embarrassing spelling mistakes.
The spell checker is available in all supported languages, and you can even configure Microsoft Edge to check misspelled words in multiple languages. Also, there’s a dictionary, which you can customize to prevent the browser from marking certain words as incorrect.
The browser spelling checker should come enabled by default. However, you can always check, enable, and configure the feature through the browser settings.
In this Windows 10 guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to configure the spell checker functionality on the new version of Microsoft Edge.
How to enable spell checker on Microsoft Edge
To enable the spell checker on Chromium Edge, using these steps:
Once you complete the steps, when typing a comment, writing a post, or composing a new email message, the latest version of Microsoft Edge will check the spelling and marks those that you typed incorrectly.
How to add spell checker languages on Microsoft Edge
To configure Microsoft Edge to check spelling in multiple languages, use these steps:
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After you complete the steps, Microsoft Edge Chromium will check the spelling for the configured languages that you read.
How to manage spell checker dictionary on Microsoft Edge
The new Edge browser also allows you to build a personalized dictionary to prevent marking certain words as incorrect.
Adding words to dictionary
To add one or multiple words to the Microsoft Edge dictionary, use these steps:
Alternatively, you can also add new content to the dictionary by right-clicking the word and selecting theAdd to dictionaryoption.
Removing words from dictionary
To remove words from the dictionary, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the browser will mark the removed words as incorrect the next time you type them.
We’re focusing this guide on Windows 10, but these instructions should work for all variants of the browser for Windows 8.x, Windows 7, macOS, and even for Linux (when available).
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
