How to Delete the Underlined Red Mark in Word

This updated guide explains how to Delete the Underlined Red Mark in Word through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

Regularly drafting documents in Word, you will find it very troublesome with these red and blue dashes, so you may need to delete them.

this guide guides you to remove the red dash in Word 2007, 2010, 2013.

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Delete the Red Dash in Word 2007, 2010, 2013

Step 1: Open the Word Options dialog box:

- For Word 2007 you select the Office Button button -> Word Options .

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- For Word 2010 and 2013, select File -> Options .

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Step 2: In the Word Options dialog box, select the Proofing section in the left menu.

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Step 3: In the Proofing section, find the When correcting spelling and grammar in Word section and remove all check marks in this section. Then click OK to save the changes.

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Thus, your text no longer has red or blue dashes:

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So with simple actions, you can delete the red dash quickly. Good luck!

FAQ

What is the easiest way to Delete the Underlined Red Mark in Word?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.