Ampler’s Scan & Fix checks a Word document against formatting and consistency rules and fixes the issues it finds, reviewed one by one in a panel.
Quick answer: Press Scan & Fix (Ctrl+Shift+P) on the Ampler ribbon, then click Fix or Undo on each issue; use the panel to inspect and jump to any instance.
How to use it
Scan the document and fix issues
Scan the document, then Fix or Undo each issue.
- Click Scan & Fix (Ctrl+Shift+P) on the Ampler ribbon.
- Click Fix to apply the recommended fix, or Undo to skip it.
Inspect and navigate issues in the panel
Expand an issue, jump to the instance, and choose the fix.
- Expand an issue to drill into the details.
- Click to jump to a specific instance of the issue in the document.
- Select the preferred fix.
Scan & Fix is also available in PowerPoint and Excel, so the same consistency pass applies across the Suite.
Keyboard shortcut
Scan & Fix is Ctrl+Shift+P by default; you can reassign it in the Ampler Settings → Shortcuts.
Why use it
Checking a long document for formatting inconsistencies by hand is slow and unreliable. Scan & Fix applies a consistent rule set across the document and fixes what it finds from one panel, so the document is clean before it goes out.
How consultants use it
In a client report, formatting inconsistency reads as carelessness regardless of the quality of the content. A consistency pass before issuing is standard. Three habits apply:
- A formatting pass before every issue: a dedicated quality-control step before the report goes out.
- Consistency across a long document: the same rules are applied from cover to appendix.
- Reviewed, not blind: each issue is inspected and fixed or skipped deliberately.
Scan & Fix automates the final consistency pass on a document.
Tips & best practices
- Run a full scan as the last step before exporting or sending.
- Use the panel to jump to each instance and confirm the fix.
- Update all fields first so the scan works on the final content.
Availability
Included in Ampler for Word and the Ampler Suite, on Windows desktop Word.
Frequently asked questions
How do you check a Word document for formatting errors?
Press Scan & Fix (Ctrl+Shift+P) on the Ampler ribbon. It scans the document against consistency rules and lets you apply the recommended fix for each issue.
Is Ampler Scan & Fix available in Word?
Yes. Scan & Fix works in Word, and also in PowerPoint and Excel.
How do you review issues before fixing them?
Use the Scan & Fix panel to expand each issue, jump to its instance in the document, and choose the preferred fix.