Correct Word
Purpose 
Opens the Spelling dialog box so you can correct a word that FileMaker Pro has identified as misspelled.
Format 
Correct Word
Options 
None.
Compatibility 
 
Where the script step runs 
Supported 
FileMaker Pro 
Yes 
FileMaker Server scheduled script 
No 
FileMaker Go 
No 
Custom Web Publishing 
No 
Instant Web Publishing 
No 
Runtime solution 
Yes 
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
This script step is the same as choosing Edit menu > Spelling > Correct Word.
Use this script step to open the Spelling dialog box for users if you have restricted their access to FileMaker Pro menus.
Notes
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Check spelling as you type must be selected (File menu > File Options > Spelling tab.)
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This script step can only correct a word after FileMaker Pro identifies it as being misspelled.
Examples 
The following script displays a message box that asks if the user wants to open the Spelling dialog box, and opens it if the response is Yes.
Show Custom Dialog ["Open Spelling dialog box to correct spelling?"]
If [Get (LastMessageChoice) = 1]
#1=Yes, 2=No
 Correct Word
End If
Related topics 
Script steps reference (alphabetical list)
Script steps reference (category list)
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