- Ensure autocorrect/spell checker is enabled on Google Docs.
- There might be an issue with the text formatting in the document. Therefore, try clearing the formatting on Google Docs.
- Unfortunately, Google Docs does not check for spelling in offline mode. So, go online to enable this feature.
Basic Fixes
- Check network connectivity: Google Docs does not check for spelling in offline mode. Ensure you go online and enable it.
- Clear browser cache: Clearing the cache and cookies on your web browser erases junk files that may execute bugs on websites.
- Use a third-party extension: If the spelling and grammar check on Google Docs is not working, use a third-party extension such as Grammarly .
Fix 1: Enable Spelling Check on Google Docs
Make sure autocorrect/spell checker is enabled on Google Docs. If you’ve accidentally disabled it, errors in your document will not be highlighted or corrected.
Go to Tools > Spelling and grammar .
- To view existing errors on your document, select Spelling and Grammar check .
- To enable spelling and grammar suggestions, check the second and third options , respectively.
Additionally, to enable autocorrect on Google Docs, tap on Tools in the toolbar and go to Preferences . In the general tab, check the box for Automatically correct spelling .
Fix 2: Disable Spell Check on the Web Browser
Your web browser may have a built-in spell checker that checks for errors in anything you’re typing. However, if this conflicts with the spell checker on Google Docs, the latter may not work as expected. Here’s how to disable it.
Go to the settings menu on your web browser. On the search bar, type spell-check to find and disable the feature.
If you use Chrome, go to Settings and Languages in the sidebar menu. Then, disable the toggle for Check for spelling errors when you type text on web pages .
Fix 3: Clear Formatting on Google Docs
If Google Docs does not highlight spelling errors, there might be an issue with the document’s text formatting. Therefore, clear the formatting on Google Docs and see if the spell checker works fine.
Go to the Format tab and click on Clear Formatting .
To avoid any conflicts with formatting on a text you are pasting, right-click before you paste the content and select Paste without formatting .
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- Saving your Google Docs document as a PDF can be helpful if the printing issue is isolated to a specific file.
- Disabling extensions and clearing the browser cache is an effective method for resolving printing problems in Google Docs.
- If the printing issue persists across applications and programs, you may need to troubleshoot the connection between your printer and computer.
Fix 1: Check the Printer Connection and Select the Right Printer
You must perform some basic hardware checks to ensure everything is hooked up. Check if the cable connecting your computer to the printer is securely plugged in. While you’re at it, restart your printer to resolve any temporary glitches.
If more than one printer is available, ensure you send print requests to the correct printer. Press Ctrl + P to summon the print dialog. Use the drop-down menu next to Destination to select the correct printer device and click on Print .
Fix 2: Save the Document as a PDF and Print It
If Google Docs’ printing issue is limited to one odd file, save it as a PDF and print it. To do this, click the File menu at the top left corner and select Download > PDF document (.pdf) .
Open the downloaded file in a PDF viewer, and you should be able to print it without any issues.
Fix 3: Disable Browser Extensions
There’s a chance that one of your browser extensions is causing the problem. To verify this possibility, disable all browser extensions and enable them one by one.
In your browser, type chrome://extensions (Chrome) or edge://extensions (Edge) in the address bar and press Enter . Use the toggles to turn off all extensions.
After this, restart your browser and enable all extensions one by one. Print a test page from Google Docs after enabling each extension to identify the one causing the issue.
Fix 4: Clear Browser Cache
Old browser cache can also affect a browser’s performance and prevent it from communicating with your printer. So, if disabling browser extensions does not help, clearing the existing browser cache should be your next step.
To clear browsing data in Chrome or Edge, press Ctrl + Shift + Delete to open the Clear Browsing Data panel. Use the drop-down menu next to Time Range to select All time and mark the box for Cached images and files .
Then, hit the Clear now button.
Restart your browser and print your Google Docs document again.
Note : If the issue persists, there might be a problem with the browser. Try printing your Google Docs document from another browser. If you can print it, consider updating or reinstalling your previous browser to fix its issues.
