Range.CheckSpelling Method (Excel)

Checks the spelling of an object.

Syntax

expression .CheckSpelling(CustomDictionary, IgnoreUppercase, AlwaysSuggest, SpellLang)

expression A variable that represents a Range object.

Parameters

Name

Required/Optional

Data Type

Description

CustomDictionary

Optional

Variant

A string that indicates the file name of the custom dictionary to be examined if the word isn't found in the main dictionary. If this argument is omitted, the currently specified dictionary is used.

IgnoreUppercase

Optional

Variant

True to have Microsoft Excel ignore words that are all uppercase. False to have Microsoft Excel check words that are all uppercase. If this argument is omitted, the current setting will be used.

AlwaysSuggest

Optional

Variant

True to have Microsoft Excel display a list of suggested alternate spellings when an incorrect spelling is found. False to have Microsoft Excel wait for you to input the correct spelling. If this argument is omitted, the current setting will be used.

SpellLang

Optional

Variant

The language of the dictionary being used. Can be one of the MsoLanguageID values.

Return Value

Variant

Remarks

This method has no return value; Microsoft Excel displays the Spelling dialog box.

To check headers, footers, and objects on a worksheet, use this method on a Worksheet object.

To check only cells and notes, use this method with the object returned by the Cells property.

See Also

Concepts

Range Object

Range Object Members