How to enable inclusive language check in MS Office


Enable Inclusive Language in Outlook for PC

  1. Click “File” at the top left of the Outlook screen
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  2. Click “Options” at the bottom left of the “File” menu
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  3. From the Options menu, select “Mail” > “Editor Options…”
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  1. From the “Proofing” menu, ensure “Mark grammar errors as you type” is enabled, and then open the “Grammar & Refinements” settings
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  2. Scroll down to the “Inclusiveness” section and enable the options
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Enable Inclusive Language in Microsoft Word for PC

  1. Click “File” at the top left of the Word screen
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  2. Click “Options” at the bottom of the “File” menu
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  3. Select “Proofing” on the left, ensure “Mark grammar errors as you type” is enabled, and then open the “Grammar & Refinements” settings
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  4. Scroll down to the “Inclusiveness” section and enable the options
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Enable Inclusive Language in Outlook for Mac

  1. Click “Word” from the Mac menu bar


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  1. Click on “Spelling & Grammar”
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  2. Under “Grammar” ensure “Check grammar as you type” is enabled, and then open the “Grammar & Refinements” settings
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  3. Scroll through the “Grammar and style options” list until you find the inclusive language settings (they are grouped together, but there is heading)
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