Word 2007 -- The Lost Spell Checker

Problem: Microsoft Word 2007 appears to have lost its spelling and grammar checker.  

This worked for me.  

Control Panel

Add/change Programs

Microsoft Office

Office Shared Features, 

Proofing Tools

See if the English tools are grayed out.   (see attached screen shot).   Change the Spelling and Grammar Checkers to "run from this computer" .