However, quite recently a lot of reports have been coming in of the spellcheck feature of the browser not working. In this article, we will discuss some of the reasons due to which this problem can arise and provide you with viable solutions in order to ensure complete eradication of the problem.
What Causes the Spellcheck to Stop Working on Google Chrome?
The cause of the problem is not specific and the problem can arise due to a lot of reasons some of which are: Now that you have a basic understanding of the nature of the problem we will move on towards the solutions.
Solution 1: Check to see if the Feature is enabled.
Sometimes the Spell-check feature can get disabled automatically due to a bug. Therefore, in this step, we are going to make sure that the feature is enabled on chrome. For this:
Solution 2: Confirming the Language.
If the language of selected in the spellcheck settings and the language for which you want to use the spellcheck feature is not the same it will not work therefore in this step we are going to ensure that the Spellcheck settings are configured to check the spelling of the right language.
Solution 3: Clearing Chrome Cache and Cookies.
Applications store cache in order to decrease the loading times and cookies are stored by the sites in order to provide a more smooth experience and provide better connection speeds. Therefore, in this step, we are going to be deleting the browser’s Cache and Cookies.
Solution 4: Disabling Extensions.
If you have any extensions related to spellchecking or grammar installed on the browser they can cause conflict with the built-in spell-check feature and as a result, neither of them would work. Therefore, in this step, we are going to be disabling all the writing-related Extensions.
Solution 5: Using Incognito Mode.
Using the incognito mode disables certain features of the Chrome such as tracking your history and cookies. These features are known to sometimes interfere with certain elements of the browser and cause issues. One such element is the spellcheck feature therefore, in this step we are going to be browsing in Incognito mode for which:
Solution 6: Scanning For Malware.
There could be certain malware on your computer that is interfering with the functionality of the browser and hindering you from using certain features. Therefore, causing issues with the spell-check. In this step, we are going to be using the browser to see if there is any application or malware that is interfering with it. For which:
Solution 7: Resetting Chrome.
If you could not bring the spellcheck feature to work with any of the solutions above as a last resort you can try to reset the chrome to its original defaults this will totally reinitialize every setting you ever changed and might help to solve the issues. For this:
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