Be careful with spelling vs Be careful of spelling

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Be careful with spelling' is more commonly used and implies being cautious when spelling words. 'Be careful of spelling' is less common and implies being cautious of a particular spelling or type of spelling.

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Be careful with spelling

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to advise someone to pay attention and be cautious when spelling words.

Examples:

Be careful with spelling the names of the countries.
You need to be careful with spelling the technical terms correctly.
Please be careful with spelling the words in the document.

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Be careful with spelling
Be careful with spelling, grammar, design, spaces and general presentation of the Hoja de Vida.
You should be careful with dreamlands.
Please be careful with all transmissions.
Be careful with what you say.
Please be careful with these monsters.
Be careful with unnatural chemicals, such as pesticides.
Be careful with those plaid ones.
One must be careful with ambitious men.
One must be careful with ambitious men.
Be careful with it. Cost two bits.
Kurt, be careful with that crate.
Tell those others to be careful with their guns.
Okay, please be careful with that.
Little brother, be careful with that gun.
Just be careful with the escape button.
Honey... be careful with the company files.
DAX: You want to be careful with the red wire.
Be careful with the blade - Okay
I'd be careful with that, though.
Told you to be careful with it.

Alternatives:

Be cautious when spelling
Pay attention to spelling
Watch out for spelling errors
Be mindful of spelling
Take care with spelling

Be careful of spelling

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to advise someone to be cautious of a particular spelling or type of spelling.

Examples:

Be careful of spelling mistakes in your essay.
You should be careful of spelling inconsistencies in the report.
She is always careful of spelling errors in her emails.

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Be careful of spelling
Be careful with spelling, grammar, design, spaces and general presentation of the Hoja de Vida.
Be careful of suspicious emails and websites.
Be careful of retailers claiming to sell solid gold watches.
Now, be careful of the door, Bill.
Except that one, be careful of him.
And you are to be careful of the consequences of encouraging them to try.
Be careful of how you use it.
Just be careful of those river gamblers.
You must be careful of the next lady you meet.
You must be careful of Anton Ivanovich.
What? No, be careful of the poster.
You got to be careful of dead bees.
OK, guys, be careful of the pictures.
Be careful of what you ask for.
People, please be careful of foreigners when you visit Kyoto.
I have to be careful of heart strain and muscle fatigue.
Be careful of rising to the challenge, Michael.
Cody, just be careful of those big waves.
Be careful of the fin, Hazel.
Be careful of what you say.

Alternatives:

Be cautious about spelling
Be wary of spelling
Be mindful of spelling
Be watchful of spelling
Be alert to spelling

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