Microsoft word proofing tools and privacy

Hi,
I have a question about privacy... Just recently I was typing in a word document. And then just this morning, when I was working in another word document, a window popped up. It said something about proofing tools and "help us improve," and
it contained a snippet of something I had been typing the other day. It said it was asking for permission to send this text to Microsoft and improve the tool, and that I could delete any part of text that I didn't want to be sent. I just clicked X and exited
. I'm worried, though. I have used Word for many years and I've never seen this before.
Is this something that is supposed to happen to everyone from time to time? Or was it a virus or fake message of some kind? Does this affect my privacy in any way? I'm just very surprised that it even contained something I had written a few days
ago.
Sorry, I'm far from computer savvy and I'd be so glad if someone could help me answer this question and resolve my worries.

Hi,
As per your description, I think it should be the Help Improve Proofing Tools
feature.
The Help Improve Proofing Tools feature collects data about your use of the Proofing Tools and sends it to Microsoft, such as accepting or rejecting spelling or grammar checker suggestions, changing proofing tool settings, or additions to
the custom dictionary.
Before any data is sent to Microsoft, a dialog box appears to ask your permission. At that time, you can delete some or all of the entries before the information is sent.
At Microsoft, we're working hard to protect your privacy, we only use this information solely to improve our products, not to identify users. If you are concerned that a report might contain personal or confidential information, do not send the report.
Regards,
Ethan Hua
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