How to Change the Spelling Preferences on a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the Apple menu.

   It's the Apple icon at the top left of the menu bar.
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   Step 2: Click System Preferences.

   ,, It's along the top menu of the Keyboard settings window. , The default language is the one you chose when setting up your Mac.
   
   The language you designate here is the one spell-check will use as its guideline. , Your choices are located on the right side of the window next to the check boxes. , Smart quotes are also called "curly" quotes, and smart dashes replace 2 hyphens with an "em" dash.
   
   Learn more about smart quotes and dashes here. , Your spelling changes will be made.
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   Step 3: Click Keyboard.

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   Step 4: Click Text.

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   Step 5: Click the "Spelling" drop-down menu.

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   Step 6: Select your spelling preferences.

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   Step 7: Click the check box to enable smart quotes and dashes.

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   Step 8: Click the red "x" button.

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