There are various methods to find out if the SPF record is setup correctly and below are some tools that can be used for verification:

a) Command Prompt

Start -> Run -> cmd
Type: nslookup -q=txt domain name

And for the valid , the output should be as below:

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Server:  resolver1.opendns.com
Address:  208.67.222.222

Non-authoritative answer:
domain name   text =

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b) Checking from URL

– Open the URL http://www.kitterman.com/spf/validate.html in web browser
– Enter the domain in Domain Name field.
– Click on “Get SPF Record(if any)” button.
– The results will be displayed

If there are any errors , the results are displayed at the bottom of the page.

– URL checkingOpen the URL http://mxtoolbox.com/spf.aspx in web browser
– Enter the domain name in the Domain Name field.
– Click on  Lookup
– The results will be displayed  .

If there are any errors  , the error results will be displayed.

** Please be advised that any recent update on SPF record will not be reflected immediately on those checking portal as might need some time for the dns to propagate **