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DigitalChickster
Inspiring
July 30, 2018
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How to skip spell-checking the master pages

  • July 30, 2018
  • 3 replies
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Hi all! I'm working on a huge catalog file that I did not create. The master pages are full of greeking. It takes me forever to spell check because of these pages. Is there a preference I can set to skip spell checking the master pages? Thanks.

    Correct answer BobLevine

    The easiest way is to apply no language to that text.

    3 replies

    Participant
    August 2, 2023

    Oh Wow!! Great info... you learn something new everyday!   Thanks

    Participant
    March 19, 2021

    @BobLevine You are my frickin' hero. That is brilliant. 

    Nancy JK
    Participant
    February 10, 2023

    OMG. I have been working in InDesign for two decades and did not know this feature. I work with countless lists of names which make me crazy when I need to spellcheck a big doc. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. You have just saved me sooooo much time. Mind BLOWN.

    BobLevine
    Community Expert
    BobLevineCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 30, 2018

    The easiest way is to apply no language to that text.

    DigitalChickster
    Inspiring
    July 30, 2018

    I'm not sure what that means?

    Participating Frequently
    July 30, 2018

    As Bob put, at the top of the language settings for text you can select 'No Language' and spell check will skip any text with this setting.