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Checking spelling
InDesign has features for checking spelling that are similar to the options in word-process-
ing programs. You can check the spelling in selected text, an entire story, all the stories in a
document, or all the stories in several open documents at once. To customize which words
are flagged as possible misspellings, you can add words to your document's dictionary. In
addition, you can have InDesign flag possible spelling issues and correct spelling as you
type.
Tip
Be sure to discuss with your client or editor whether you should be the
one checking spelling in InDesign. Many editors strongly prefer to check
spelling themselves.
Checking spelling in the document
Before a document is ready for print or electronic distribution, it's a good idea to check
spelling. In this case, we suspect the newly imported story may be a little sloppy, so you
will check the spelling now before you start designing the layout.
1. If necessary, choose View > Fit Spread In Window to view both pages of the
second spread in the document.
2. Using the Type tool ( ), click before the first word of the article you've been
working on: “When.”
3. Choose Edit > Spelling > Check Spelling. Select Story from the Search menu, and
click Start.
Tip
Using the Search menu in the Check Spelling dialog box, you can choose
to check All Documents, Document, Story, To End Of Story, or Selection.
4. InDesign highlights the first occurrence of “Alexes.” Click Ignore All.
5. Click Ignore All when “Meridien's” is flagged.
6. When the word “Musuem” is flagged, scan the choices in the Suggested Correc-
tions list. Select “Museum” and click Change.
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