How to Fix Spellchecker Not Working in Teams

Step 1: Reset the Teams App

To reset the Teams application, follow these steps for a fresh start:

Step 1: Ensure you fully close the Microsoft Teams application.

Step 2: Access the Taskbar corner overflow button.

Step 3: Right-click on “Teams” and select “Quit” to exit completely.

Step 4: Open the Settings via Windows + I keys.

Step 5: Tap on the “Apps” section.

Step 6: Locate “Installed apps” in the right pane.

Step 7: Enter “Teams” in the search box to filter results.

Step 8: Click the button next to “Microsoft Teams” and select “Advanced options.”

Step 9: In the settings, find the Reset section; first, try the “Repair” option.

Step 10: After repairing, press the “Reset” option and confirm the action.

Pro Tip: Restart your computer after resetting to ensure all changes take effect.

Step 2: Enable the Spell Check

Follow these steps to ensure spellcheck is activated:

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Teams application.

Step 2: Maximize the window if it’s in Mini mode by clicking the “Maximize” button.

Step 3: Access settings by clicking the dot button beside your account image, then select “Settings.”

Step 4: In “Settings, ” navigate to the “General” tab and find the Spell Check option.

Step 5: Check the box next to “Enable spell check (requires restarting Teams)” and save changes.

Pro Tip: Close Teams and relaunch to see the changes in effect.

Step 3: Check Language Settings

To ensure your spellchecker works, the language settings must be correct:

Step 1: In Settings, navigate to “Time & language.”

Step 2: Go into “Language & region” settings.

Step 3: Click “Add a language” under Preferred Languages.

Step 4: Search and select the desired language.

Step 5: Click “Next, ” and then confirm the download and installation of the language pack when prompted.

Step 4: Clear Teams Cache

Clearing your Teams cache can resolve many issues:

Step 1: Close Microsoft Teams completely again.

Step 2: Open a Run dialog via Windows + R and type: %appdata%\Microsoft\Teams then press “OK”.

Step 3: Delete all contents within that folder.

Pro Tip: Restart your computer after clearing the cache.

Step 5: Autocorrect or Highlight Words

Ensure autocorrect functionalities are enabled in Windows:

Step 1: Open the main Settings.

Step 2: Navigate to “Time & language” and then click on “Typing.”

Step 3: Toggle on the options for “Autocorrect misspelt words” and “Highlight misspelt words.”

Pro Tip: These settings facilitate spelling mistakes correction system-wide, not just in Teams.

Step 6: Uninstall and Reinstall Teams

If all else fails, reinstalling Teams may solve the issue:

Step 1: Press the Windows key and enter “Microsoft Teams” in the search box.

Step 2: Right-click on the application from the results and select “Uninstall.”

Step 3: Confirm the uninstallation.

Step 4: Visit the MS Teams page to download the latest version.

Step 5: Run the installer and follow prompts to complete installation.

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