Checking Spelling

As you type, a red wavy line appears under words not listed in TextEdit's dictionary (such as misspellings or names) or duplicated words (such as the the). You can correct these errors as they arise or after you finish the entire document. Before you print your final document, use the Spell Checker to ensure that your document is error-free.

Correct Spelling and Grammar as You Type

Control-click a word with a red dotted underline.
Click a substitution, or click Ignore Spelling to skip any other instances of the word.

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