System-wide spell check will not work

Hi,
I can't get the system-wide spell check to work on my MacBook Pro with the Command + Shift + ; (semicolon) keys. Does anyone know of a solution to this problem? The Spell-Check on the Fly will work.
Thank You,
Guy

I was able to zap the pram and that solved the problem.
Guy

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1
Go to Office Button > Word options > Proofing
> Custome dictionary > Make
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2
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3
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