However, this is an issue I have seen before.
It likely means the installation process didn't properly register the add-in. You can manually install it by navigating to the Spellex Add-in folder, double-clicking the "Spellex Add-in for Word" file, and clicking Install or Allow,
essentially, The Spellex setup program failed to create the necessary registry entries for the add-in to be recognised and activated by Word.
Always start by uninstalling the existing version and then reinstalling from the official
Spellex keychecker.
if this does not fix the Spellex issue,
You can manually register the Spellex add-in:
Ensure MS Office is closed: Close all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, to avoid conflicts.
Locate the Add-in: Navigate to the following folder: C:\\ProgramData\\Spellex\\Addin.
Install Manually: Double-click the "Spellex Add-in for Word" file. This will initiate the installation process.
Click Install or Allow: When prompted, click "Install" or "Allow" to grant the necessary permissions for the add-in to be installed.
If Spellex for Mac is not working correctly in Word, try manually installing the Spellex add-in. First, ensure all Microsoft Office applications are closed, then navigate to the Spellex add-in file (usually located in the /Applications/Spellex MacMedica folder), double-click it, and click "Install" or "Allow". This will manually register the add-in.
Close all Microsoft Office applications: This is crucial to ensure no conflicts during the installation process.
Locate the Spellex add-in file:
Windows: In most cases, the Spellex add-in file (Spellex Add-in for Word. vsto) is located in the C:\ProgramData\Spellex\Addin folder. This folder might be hidden, so you may need to enable "Show hidden files and folders" in File Explorer.
Mac: The Spellex add-in files (Spellex MacMedica .wll) are typically found in the /Applications/Spellex MacMedica folder.
Double-click the Spellex add-in file: This will open a dialog box.
Click "Install" or "Allow": This will manually register the Spellex add-in for MS Word.
Open Word to verify: Launch Microsoft Word and ensure Spellex is now displayed and functioning as expected.
If the issue persists:
Check for updates: Ensure you have the latest version of both Spellex and Microsoft Word.
Check Word Preferences: Open Word Preferences and verify that the Spellex add-in is enabled within the "Add-Ins" settings.
Safe Mode: Try starting your Mac in Safe Mode, which disables all add-ins, to isolate whether the problem is with Spellex or another add-in. If it works in Safe Mode, then the problem is likely a