XTM - MS Word spelling checker
The XTM - MS Word spelling checker enhances the in-built spelling checker feature in XTM Workbench. It connects with MS Word and makes use of its spelling checker.
When activated, it will be part of the standard QA mechanism in XTM in which requests are sent to the MS Word spelling checker to analyze content. MS Word then sends back a list of errors and suggestions on how to correct them
Configuration is performed on two levels: the system (Settings) and customer (XTM Workbench) levels.
Prerequisites
MS Word installed on Windows (version 2016 or up).
Caution
XTM - MS Word spelling checker is not supported on Mac OS.
A language accessory pack installed for MS Word. Check Language Accessory Pack for Office Microsoft support page
If any language variants are not available, XTM will rely on the parent language
If your languages are not supported at all: XTM Spelling Checker will be automatically applied. For the list of languages supported in MS Office, check Language identifiers and OptionState ID values in Office 2016.
Installing XTM – MS Word Spellchecker app
The app requires MS Word installed on the user’s computer (ver. 2016 or up), Windows 10, or higher.
In the XTM Workbench, go to Settings > General.
Scroll down to the QA section. Choose Microsoft Word from the drop-down under Use spell checking tool.
Text field Port number 8085 shows up next to the drop-down. Select the tooltip
to open it and select Download app.Go to your Downloads folder and double-click the installation package. Windows protected your PC popup shows up. Select more info to ignore the message and then select the Run anyway button.
XTM Spelling Checker Setup Wizard shows up. Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions.
Select Finish once the installation ends.
Configuration of the XTM - MS Word spelling checker in XTM Workbench
Open XTM Workbench, in the top navigation bar select Settings > General.
In the QA section, set the spell-checking tool to Microsoft Word.
Note
In the additional field with an assigned port number, leave the entry unchanged.
Select Save.
Configuration of the XTM - MS Word spelling checker
Go to Configuration > Settings > Translation > Workflow and access.
Under the Workflow and access tab, find Linguist general options.
Select Allow linguists to use Microsoft Word Spelling checker.
Scroll down to Linguist workflow options and select Check inconsistency when the linguist finishes any step.
Choose Spell & QA.
Optionally set up a message that will be displayed when inconsistency is found.
Click Save.