Apple spell check in e mail
A common issue!
Apple's built-in spell check in Mail app on Mac can sometimes be finicky. Here are a few troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the issue:
- Check your language settings: Ensure that your language settings are correct. Go to System Preferences > Language & Region, and make sure your language is set to the one you're using for your email.
- Restart Mail: Sometimes, a simple restart of the Mail app can resolve the issue. Quit Mail, then relaunch it.
- Check for updates: Ensure that your Mac and Mail app are up to date. Go to System Preferences > Software Update, and install any available updates.
- Disable and re-enable spell check: Go to Mail > Preferences > Writing, and toggle off the "Check spelling as you type" option. Then, toggle it back on.
- Reset Mail preferences: Resetting Mail preferences can sometimes resolve issues. Go to System Preferences > Mail, and click on the "Reset" button at the bottom of the window.
- Try a different email account: If you have multiple email accounts set up in Mail, try composing an email using a different account to see if the issue persists.
- Check for conflicts with other apps: Sometimes, other apps can interfere with Mail's spell check. Try closing any other apps that might be running in the background and see if the issue resolves.
- Reinstall Mail: As a last resort, you can try reinstalling Mail. Go to System Preferences > Applications, select Mail, and click the "Uninstall" button. Then, reinstall Mail from the App Store.
If none of these steps resolve the issue, you can try searching online for more specific solutions or reaching out to Apple Support for further assistance.