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CHECKING PUNCTUATION
 
Overview: <Utilities Spelling command>
 
Word can check for misplaced punctuation
characters when you check spelling.
 
To check punctuation:
1. Choose Utilities Spelling (Alt,U,S).
2. When Word presents an unknown word, choose the
   Options button.
3. Turn on the Check Punctuation box.
4. Choose OK to close the Spelling Options dialog
   box. Word will check for misplaced punctuation
   characters during all spell-checking sessions
   while this option is turned on.
 
Note: Spell checking is slower with this option
      turned on.
 
More Help: <Spelling procedures>
 
Using Manual: Ch. 26, "Spelling and Hyphenation"