Where is "ignore rule" in Word 2013?

Anonymous
2013-03-04T16:57:23+00:00

I cannot find "Ignore rule" in grammar and spelling check for Word 2013. Further, I cannot find any documentation that indicates it exists in this edition of Word.

Did Microsoft get rid of this awesome feature? How is that possible?

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Anonymous
2014-01-20T04:01:09+00:00

WORK AROUND TO ACCESS "IGNORE RULE" FEATURE:

Hi, I was having the same problem, but someone in this thread suggested the feature had not been removed (as it wasn't in a list of removed features), but simply "missed" in the new UI.

This made me wonder if perhaps there was a way to use VBA to create a macro that would directly access the "ignore rule" button.

It didn't take me long to discover that Word 2013 actually contains the "old-style" spelling and grammar check UI, complete with the "ignore rule" option, still working but not normally accessible.

If you are a VBA beginner the following are detailed instructions:

In word, hit Alt+F11 to open VBA

Right click on "Normal" in the left hand side project pane, and select "Insert" and "Module"

Right click on the module you've selected and select "View Code"

In the right-hand side window, paste the following:

Sub OldStyleSpellcheck()'' OldStyleSpellcheck Macro'' This macro open the old (2010) style Spelling and Grammar window        Application.Dialogs(wdDialogToolsSpellingAndGrammar).Show   End Sub

Now close VBA

If you want a quick way to access this macro, in Word go to "File", "Options" and select "Quick Access Toolbar". Under the drop-down menu "Choose commands from" select "Macros" and you should see the Normal.Module.OldStyleSpellCheck. Select it and click the "Add > >" button to move it to your toolbar. You can use the "Modify" button to change it's appearance.

After hitting OK you'll see the icon for this macro along the top of word in the Quick Access Toolbar. You can click this instead of the usual spell check button and it will run the "old style" word spell check window, allowing you to select "ignore rule" as you always could!

Would be nice if Microsoft incorporated this feature into the new UI instead of required such a rigmarole to get to it.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-07-25T13:49:36+00:00

    What programs are you referring to, Claudia?  Others besides Open Office?  I have to be able to "fool" my clients into thinking I'm using MS Word.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-07-25T13:46:42+00:00

    Our questions were concise and to the point.  I was able to understand everyone's and I'm not an "engineer".  There were answers that had absolutely nothing to do with the questions, which to me is non-responsive...thus, dumb (silent to the question)  Nothing was "slung"; I said it with thought.  If one is going to be an "engineer", I think we are allowed to assume they know what the question is asking. 

    I don't need a thesis on what MS has accomplished with other issues that are non-issues to me regarding THIS issue.  

    One implies representation of MS by calling themselves support "engineers" in an MS forum.  Doesn't matter to me if you're paid or not.  Give us answers pertinent to the questions...don't lecture us when we're extremely frustrated after having paid for software that doesn't deliver and in fact takes away!

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-07-25T09:42:34+00:00

    Yes, it's ridiculous. Word 2013 is designed for people who are NOT writing professionals. And you're right, it is insane to ask you to mark every single line - just like it's insane for me to ignore every single Chicago Manual designed ellipsis. 

    Word 2013 is clearly designed for amateurs. Gratefully, there are better programs out now.

    I cannot believe that Microsoft is so incompetent that it actually removed a feature as necessary as the "ignore grammar rule" feature in Word.  Please tell me it ain't so.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-06-29T23:41:25+00:00

    From what I understand, Claudia, this was taken out by Microsoft as it was considered "clutter".  Nice, huh?  I wonder whose really, really dumb idea that was!!

    Also, it's really sad when people don't even read your question correctly and come up with dumb answers that are totally irrelevant.  Not much of a "support engineer", Guruprasad!!

    Take a look at this tip and see if it helps. I wasn't able to recreate the error with the elipsis in 2013 so I couldn't confirm it still works:

    http://word.tips.net/T007600\_Adding\_Phrases\_to\_the\_Grammar\_Checker.html

    You can think it, but be careful when you sling comments like "dumb answer" in the forum. We are not paid, so it is very easy to ignore people who are rude. 

    The main thing to remember is this text only forum is very "narrow bandwidth". We only know exactly what you tell us, which all too often is not enough for definitive answers. And it is very easy to mis-read or misinterpret the question. We don't know until you provide POLITE feedback.

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    Posting comments here is one way to get the message to MS. There are a few "softies" who lurk in the forum to see what is being said.  Once a blue moon a project manager with one of the development teams will reply.

    Here are a few more places you can send feedback to MS. If several million, or several dozen millions make the same comment, MS may take notice and do something

    Your satisfaction Matters! Let us know your thoughts about your Microsoft experience.

    https://secure.opinionlab.com/ccc01/o.asp?id=yDnqREvN

    MS has a very large audience, so if you want your suggestion to be acted upon you need many people to make the same suggestion. So ask your friends, fiends <grin>, enemies, relatives, co-workers, strangers on the street to also submit your suggestion to all of the following locations.

    Here is proof  that once in a blue moon MS does actually listen to user input about some of its “stupid” design decisions: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/05/09/visual\_studio\_11\_grey\_no\_more/

    So “.. yes Virginia …”, it is worth complaining about the stupid ribbon, or other pet peeve, they sometimes pay attention.

    But then again, when I looked at the “before” and “after” I don’t see much improvement!  I’m afraid this is a fore-runner for a “metrified” Office 15.  Well, we’ll see.

    Another example of MS sometimes listening is found in Outlook. In 2010 MS removed the “Unread” messages view from Outlook.  In 2013 the “Unread” view is returned.

    There are examples of how well the “listen”, like the 2013 Preview White color scheme. The “fix” is 14 new application bar designs, but only 2 new shades of grey color schemes (no blue or black like previously) …

    http://www.outlook-tips.net/tips/outlook-2013-50-shades-gray/ 

    In addition, this page has screen captures of Outlook 2013 RTM (don’t miss reading the comments, they are hilarious): 

    http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/2013/changing-office-2013s-color-scheme/  

    Screen caps of new “color” scheme.  But at least they have a choice of 14 “background designs” for the title bars.  Well, there you go, we can see that they certainly have their priorities straight  <sigh>

    https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=E9A78C332557256F!297&authkey=!AGZ-GhCx9Q1ZUug – JPG comparing color schemes from 2003-2013(RTM)

    https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=E9A78C332557256F!298&authkey=!AN36Nw-TqH6py2M – Original DOC comparing Color Schemes from 2003-2013 (RTM) allows you to zoom in for more details

    Microsoft: Tell us what you think - Feedback

    http://mymfe.microsoft.com/support.microsoft.com/feedback.aspx?formid=24

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suggestions.aspx?sitename=CL100569831033&type=0

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suggestions.aspx Feedback

    NOTE: when you post comments / suggestions it is best to limit each submission to one issue. That way replies can be specific to that error. And it makes it easier for MS to assign a submission to a specific development group or person.

    MS Office 365

    http://mymfe.microsoft.com/Microsoft%20%20Online%20%20Services/Feedback.aspx?formID=210

    Office 2010

    http://mymfe.microsoft.com/Office/feedback.aspx?formID=375

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suggestions.aspx Feedback

    http://www.worldstart.com/ms-office-2010-putting-in-your-2-cents/print/ (it is something of a run around, but there are links to lots of good resources too)

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    Finally, I agree with the consensus, I think removing the ignore rule option was shortsighted (take that MS! ).

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