Set Up Spell Check for Blackboard LMS
Blackboard LMS does not include a proprietary spell check tool because modern text correction is readily available across all major operating systems and web browsers. This page provides guides for configuring built-in system and browser spell check tools to ensure seamless text correction within Blackboard LMS.
Note
Refer to the official documentation for your operating system or browser for the most up-to-date information about configuring these tools.
Operating Systems
Windows 11
Select Windows + I to open Settings.
Select Time & language in the sidebar, then select Typing.
Toggle Autocorrect misspelled words and Highlight misspelled words on or off.
MacOS
Open the Apple menu and select System Settings.
Select Keyboard in the sidebar.
Select Edit ... next to Input Sources.
Toggle Correct spelling automatically and Show inline predictive text on or off.
Android (Gboard default)
Note
Android settings may vary by device.
Open the Settings app.
Select System, then Languages & input.
Select On-screen keyboard and choose Gboard.
Select Text correction.
Toggle Auto-correction and Spell check on or off.
iOS (iPhone and iPad)
Open the Settings app.
Select General, then Keyboard.
In the All Keyboards section, toggle Auto-Correction and Check Spelling on or off.
Browsers
Google Chrome
Select the three vertical dots button, then select Settings.
Select Languages in the sidebar.
Under Spell check, toggle the feature on or off.
Select Basic spell check or Enhanced spell check.
Microsoft Edge
Select the ellipsis (...) button, then select Settings.
Select Languages in the sidebar.
Under Writing Assistance, toggle Use grammar and spell-check assistance on or off.
Select Microsoft Editor or Basic.
Mozilla Firefox
Select the three horizontal lines button, then select Settings.
Select Languages in the sidebar.
Select or clear Check your spelling as you type.
Apple Safari
Open Safari and select Edit in the menu bar.
Hover over Spelling and Grammar.
Select Check Spelling While Typing to toggle the setting on or off. A checkmark indicates it is on.
Academic Integrity and Third-Party Extensions
While system and browser spell check tools are highly configurable, third-party software may intentionally block or override them to maintain academic integrity during assessments. Examples include lockdown browsers, online proctoring solutions, and testing extensions. If spell check is not functioning within a specific testing environment even though it is turned on, it is likely restricted by one of these extensions.