HTMLElement.forceSpellCheck()

This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.

The forceSpellCheck() method of the HTMLElement interface forces a spelling and grammar check on HTML elements, even if the user has not focused on the elements. This method overrides user agent behavior. The specific user interface of the check, for example whether red underlining appears, is determined by the user agent.

Syntax

element.forceSpellCheck()

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
forceSpellCheck
Non-standard
Chrome No support NoEdge No support NoFirefox No support NoIE No support NoOpera No support NoSafari ? WebView Android No support NoChrome Android No support NoFirefox Android Full support 4Opera Android ? Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android No support No

Legend

Full support
Full support
No support
No support
Compatibility unknown
Compatibility unknown
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.

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