How to Use WPS Spell Check on Windows

Use WPS Spell Check with 2 how-to topics, including manual checking and custom dictionary management; choose a topic from the index and follow the feature entry and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Run Spell Check from the Menu Bar (Manual Check)

Feature entry: Review → Spell Check

1. Select the cell range that you want to check. If you want to check the whole sheet, you can leave the range unselected.
2. Click Spell Check on the Review tab.
3. Wait while the program scans the selected range or the whole sheet.
4. When a possible spelling issue appears, review the suggested result in the prompt window.
5. Choose Change, Ignore, or Add to Dictionary as needed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A spell check prompt window appears and shows possible issues one by one.
• Next action available: You can change, ignore, or add the current item to the dictionary.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not select a target range first, the check may run across the whole sheet.
• Limitation: This feature is mainly used for English word spelling review.

2. Manage the Custom Dictionary and Check Language

Feature entry: File → Options → Spell Check → Custom Dictionary

1. Click the File menu in the upper-left corner.
2. Click Options in the drop-down menu.
3. Select Spell Check in the left panel.
4. Open the Custom Dictionary settings.
5. Use options such as modify, new, or add to adjust dictionary content as needed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: You enter the spell check settings area and can view custom dictionary options.
• Next action available: You can add, edit, or maintain dictionary content for later spell checks.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not open the Spell Check settings page, the custom dictionary entry may be hard to find.
• Limitation: Check language behavior and dictionary results depend on the current text and dictionary setup.