Permanent exceptions to Grammar checking in Word

[Jim Robinson Jr.]

Suggestion:

Add permanent exception capabilities to the grammar checker, similar to the
"Add to Dictionary" feature of the spelling checker. I frequently use words
or phrases that violate normally acceptable grammer rules but are absolutely
correct as written. It would be great to permanently override the automated
checking mechanism. I do use the grammer checking feature but am currently
forced to either put up with a long list of false-positives or disable the
specific components. Neither is particularly effective nor overly acceptable.

Here's an example: I work for the BindView Corporation, and one of our
product lines is the "bv-Control" product suite. Many times sentences are
started with the product name, but are flagged as incorrect for several
reasons: the leading lower-case letter (which Word cheerfully tries to
capitalize) and the capital "C" in the middle.

Similar problems abound throughout normal business writing. To be truely
effective the checking mechanisms - spelling, grammar, etc. - must draw
attention to problem areas rather than simply underline everything in a
document. My only real option is to "Ignore Once". I would like to see the
option to "Ignore all instances" and "Add to exceptions".

Thanks,

Jim

 

[Nick]

Similarly, I am frustrated by green lines appearing under my work, when the
grammar is perfectly acceptable. For example, my word 2003 spell checker
insists that water is only singular. I press ignore once, but it comes up
again almost immediately. There should definitely be an "add to exceptions"
button,.

 

[Bob I]

Humm. "Cast my bread upon the waters." passes the grammar and spell
checker. So perhaps the problem lies elsewhere? Say, changing your
Grammar and Spelling Options is something to consider.