How to skip spell-checking the master pages

[DigitalChickster]

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.

[BobLevine · Accepted solution]

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

[DigitalChickster]

I'm not sure what that means?

[andy_white]

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.

[DigitalChickster]

Oh this is so great! Thank you both so much! You've saved me lots of time and hassle. I REALLY appreciate it. I figured there was a way. I just didn't know how to do it.

[andy_white]

It's also great when you are still using placeholder text or Lorem Ipsum in parts of your layout but still need to spell check it. Just remember to change it back to the appropriate language and spell check prior to exporting/packaging for production/printing.

[neenap1999414]

Why not add a "Skip Master Pages" option?

[maryjask]

yep - that woudl be great too!  HOw about it InDesign Designers?!

[Mal.2421]

Yes I agree, the option to Skip Master pages, and/or to Skip anything on the Pasteboard, would be wonderful. 

[amandaw11092290]

Do you have to go back and assign a language to those text boxes when you add text that *should* be spell-checked in the document itself though?

[Abhishek Rao]

Hi @amandaw11092290,

Thanks for reaching out. Yes, if you set the text to No Language to skip spell-checking, you’ll need to manually assign the correct language back when adding text that should be checked. You can do this by selecting the text box, going to Type > Character (or the Control panel), and setting the appropriate language. Let me know if you have any further questions. 

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Abhishek

[default4lji6vfxs6em]

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

[Nancy JK]

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.

[maryjask]

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