When packaging teams look for artwork management software, they want speed, accuracy, and fewer rounds of painful rework. They want features that actually reduce risk.

One of the first questions they ask?

"Do you have spell check?"

Yes. And it’s one of the most used features in Artwork Flow.

It’s not because spell check is exciting. It’s not new. It’s not AI-generated or powered by machine learning (we have ComplyAI for that).  

But it is the difference between compliant packaging and expensive recalls. Between making deadlines and missing launches. Between a professional-looking packaging artwork and one that ends up in Slack with a facepalm emoji.

That’s why teams lean on it. Every single day.

Why spell check is important in packaging

Packaging copy isn’t just creative. It’s also functional, regulated, and often legally binding.

Whether it's a bottle of shampoo or a nutritional supplement, every character has to be accurate. One wrong letter in an allergen warning or dosage instruction can cause major consequences: product recalls, compliance issues, even legal action.

On top of that, packaging teams juggle multiple SKUs, regions, and stakeholders. Copy flows in from marketing, regulatory, R&D, and legal. It’s updated, translated, and versioned repeatedly. This is how typos slip through, especially in rushed go-to-market cycles.

And this is where a solid spell check tool does its best work.

What makes Artwork Flow’s spell check different

The spell check tool in our packaging proofreading software understands the realities of packaging. It works where packaging teams actually work: in layered PDFs, complex artwork files, and multilingual labels. It checks what matters, when it matters.

Supports 38 languages

Whether you're printing in Portuguese, Mandarin, or Arabic, our spell check handles it. It understands regional spelling and catches inconsistencies in localized copy.

Works inside your workflow

No need to copy-paste text into a separate checker or hope your designer remembered to turn on InDesign’s spell check. Ours runs automatically inside the Artwork Flow proofing tool.

Catches errors that live inside designs

Text in packaging files isn’t always editable. Fonts are often outlined or flattened. Our tool pulls readable text from design files and flags errors wherever they hide.

Collaborative and trackable

Packaging decisions involve cross-functional teams. Everyone from legal to marketing can see flagged errors, comment directly, and approve changes in one shared space.

The real problems it solves

Let’s get specific. These are the issues spell check quietly prevents in packaging teams:

1. Late-stage rework

A typo found after final approval isn’t just a fix — it’s a setback. You’ll need a new design round, updated proofs, and a fresh set of approvals. That can delay production and shipping. Spell check finds errors early, before they become expensive.

2. Regulatory risks

Packaging in industries like food, beverage, pharma, and personal care is regulated down to the word. Typos in claims, ingredients, or instructions can lead to regulatory action. Spell check acts as the first layer of quality control even before compliance teams get involved.

3. Localization issues

Launching a product in five markets means five versions of your label. Small differences matter. Is it “fiber” or “fibre”? “Sabor” or “gusto”? Our tool ensures your spelling matches the region, not just the language.

4. Consumer trust breakdown

You won’t always notice perfect spelling, but your customers will definitely notice a typo. A misspelled label sends a message: “We didn’t care enough to double-check.” That can damage credibility, even if the product itself is great.

Where other tools fall short

Most teams assume they’re covered by default tools. Until they aren’t.

• Design software spell check is limited to editable text fields. It often misses errors inside outlined fonts or rasterized artwork.

• Browser plug-ins don’t work on design files or PDFs.

• Generic grammar tools are built for blogs, not packaging. They flag the wrong things and miss what matters.

Our spell check is integrated, multilingual, and designed for the packaging world. It fits into real workflows and works on real files.

Spell check isn’t sexy. It’s just what works.

You probably won’t put it in a case study. It won’t win a design award. But it will save your team from costly mistakes, delayed launches, and angry emails from legal.

And that’s why it’s the most used feature in our platform — not because it’s loud, but because it works.

Want to see it for yourself?

Get a demo of Artwork Flow and find out why this unassuming tool is the one packaging teams count on most.

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