Why Is Notion Spell Check Not Working?

When Notion's spell check stops working, it can disrupt your workflow and lead to embarrassing mistakes in your notes or documents. 

In this article, I’ll guide you through the common reasons behind the spell check malfunction in Notion and offer practical steps to get it back on track. 

Let's dive in!

Why Is Notion Spell Check Not Working?

1. Enable Notion Spell Check

When you are facing this challenge with Notion, you should ensure that spell check is enabled in Notion. 

Go to the three dots in the top right corner, select "Settings & Members," then under the "General" tab, look for the "Spell Check" section and make sure it's turned on.

2. Language Settings

For Notion's spell check to work properly, it relies on the language settings of your device. 

You should ensure your device is set to a language that Notion supports. 

To do this, go to the settings on your device and look for the language and region options. Verify that the correct language is selected.

3. Restart Notion

Sometimes, a simple restart can fix the problem. Close the Notion app completely and then reopen it.

1. Close the Notion app completely. On mobile, swipe up to remove it from your recent apps. On a computer, ensure it’s not running in the background.
2. Reopen the app by clicking on its icon.

2. Update Notion

Ensure you're using the most recent version of Notion. Updates frequently fix bugs that could be causing spell-check problems. 

To update, go to the settings menu, find "About Notion," and check for updates there. Keeping your app updated can help maintain smooth performance.

3. Reinstall Notion

If restarting and updating doesn't fix the problem, you should try reinstalling Notion. 

First, uninstall the app from your device. Then, visit the Notion website to download and install the latest version.

To update Notion:

1. Open the Notion app.
2. Go to the menu and select "Check for Updates."
3. Follow the prompts to install any available updates.

4. Clear Cache

For Windows Users:

If you're using Windows, try removing the local data to clear the cache. Go to `C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming` and delete the "Notion" folder. Once done, restart the app.

For Mac Users:

On a Mac, ensure your spell-check settings are correct. Go to "Edit" > "Spelling and Grammar" > "Show Spelling and Grammar." Make sure the correct language is chosen and "Automatic by Language" is enabled.

For Linux Users:

For Linux, you'll need to install the `aspell` package. Open the terminal and run `sudo apt-get install aspell`. After installation, restart Notion.

Use Notion AI

If your Notion spell check or autocorrect isn't working, you can use Notion AI. To use it, first ensure Notion AI is enabled in your workspace. 

Open the page you want to edit and highlight the text. Click the “Ask AI” button from the menu and choose “Fix grammar and spelling.” 

Review the suggested corrections and apply them as needed. Moreover, Notion AI can improve writing clarity, conciseness, and style. 

You can customize AI settings to fit your preferences, making your content error-free and well-structured.

How to Enable and Disable Notion Spell Check?

Enable Spell Check:

1. Select any text within a Notion block.

2. A menu will appear.

3. Click “Enable spell check” to turn it on.

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Turning Off Spell Check:

1. Select any text within a Notion block.

2. A menu will appear.

3. Click “Disable spell check” to turn it off.