In versions starting with 2013, you have to enable the feature first, and then access it by running a spell and grammar check.Ĭhecking spelling and grammar in Word and Outlook happen in the, and offer a fairly solid way of proofing documents. In older versions of Word, the feature was just a click away on your status bar.
This can help ensure your writing is readable enough for your intended audience. Microsoft Word and Outlook have long featured the ability to view “readability” statistics for what you’re writing, so you know how simple or complex you’re writing is.