Steps to reproduce:

1. Open word
2. Enable "use UIA automation when accessing word documents" under NVDA settings/advanced
3. misspell a word and press space
4. NVDAS doesn't play the buzzer sound to indicate that you've made a mistake

Actual behavior:

NVDA doesn't play the buzzer sound to indicate a spelling error

Expected behavior:

NVDA will play the buzzer sound when a spelling error is made when it is enabled under document formatting settings

System configuration

NVDA installed/portable/running from source:

Installed

NVDA version:

2020.4

Windows version:

windows 10 2004

Name and version of other software in use when reproducing the issue:

Words 365 latest version

Other information about your system:

I have the report spelling errors setting checked under the document settings diolog. Previously NVDA would play the sound but now it doesn't. I have the uia automation turned on under the advanced settings category as well

Other questions

Does the issue still occur after restarting your computer?

yes

Have you tried any other versions of NVDA? If so, please report their behaviors.

no

If add-ons are disabled, is your problem still occurring?

Did you try to run the COM registry fixing tool in NVDA menu / tools?

no