Prevent Blue Squiggly Marks Every Dash in LibreOffice Writer
If you're using LibreOffice Writer and you're seeing blue squiggly marks under every dash, it's likely because the program is recognizing them as errors. This can be frustrating, especially if you're trying to write a document that includes a lot of dashes. In this article, we'll show you how to prevent LibreOffice Writer from showing blue squiggly marks every dash, so you can write without interruption.
Why are there blue squiggly marks under every dash?
By default, LibreOffice Writer is set to check for spelling and grammar errors as you type. If it encounters a character it doesn't recognize, like a dash, it will underline it with a blue squiggly mark to let you know there might be an issue. However, in many cases, there is no issue - the dash is simply being used as a punctuation mark. If you find this feature annoying, you can turn it off.
How to prevent LibreOffice Writer from showing blue squiggly marks every dash
To prevent LibreOffice Writer from showing blue squiggly marks every dash, follow these steps:
- Open LibreOffice Writer: Launch the LibreOffice Writer program on your computer.
- Go to Tools > Options: From the top menu, select the "Tools" option, then "Options" from the drop-down menu.
- Select Language Settings: In the LibreOffice Options window, select "Language Settings" from the left-hand menu.
- Deselect "Check spelling as you type": Under the "Writing Aids" section, deselect the "Check spelling as you type" option. This will prevent LibreOffice Writer from showing blue squiggly marks under every dash as you type.
How to convert en-dashes to em-dashes
If you're using en-dashes instead of em-dashes and you want to convert them, follow these steps:
- Select the text: Highlight the text that contains the en-dashes you want to convert.
- Go to Format > Character: From the top menu, select the "Format" option, then "Character" from the drop-down menu.
- Select the Special Characters tab: In the Character dialog box, select the "Special Characters" tab.
- Find and insert the em-dash: Scroll through the list of special characters until you find the em-dash. Click on it to insert it into your text, replacing the en-dash.
By following the steps outlined in this article, you can prevent LibreOffice Writer from showing blue squiggly marks every dash, so you can write without interruption. Additionally, you can convert en-dashes to em-dashes for improved formatting.
References
- Type of references: Online resources
- How to Turn Off Spell Check and Grammar Check in LibreOffice Writer
- How to Insert Special Characters in LibreOffice Writer