How to Buy Microsoft Office Proofing Tools

Microsoft Office Proofing Tools is a software program that was created in 2003 with the ability to spell-check, grammar-check and edit documents in more than 50 languages. However, this piece of software was discontinued, which makes it a bit tricky to find nowadays if you are interested in buying a copy. However, locating and buying this program is possible if you have a bit of patience and follow a few simple steps.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Internet Access

1. Search major internet selling sites. Ebay, Craigslist, Amazon, Overstock and any other website that allows people to put things up for sale are good places to check. Search for the keywords "Microsoft Office Proofing Tools" and variations of that phrase.

2. Do a search on Google to see if anyone is selling the program. A simple search like "Microsoft Office Proofing Tools" may only return sites that list the item as discontinued, so be creative. Searches like "Used Microsoft Office Proofing Tools" or "Copy of Microsoft Office Proofing Tools" may yield better results.

3. Post a classified ad stating that you are interested in purchasing Microsoft Office Proofing Tools. There are many different places where this could be done. Craigslist, Ebay and local newspapers are all worth exploring. You may be surprised at how many people respond to ads like these.

4. Bookmark or make note of the sites you searched and check back frequently to see if a copy of Microsoft Proofing Tools shows up. There are people selling new items on sites like this every day, so do not get discouraged if you do not see an available copy right away. Keep trying and your patience may eventually pay off.

Tips & Warnings

• In 2007, Microsoft released an updated version of the Proofing Tools 2003 software but called the new software "Language Packs." This new software came with the ability to buy a single language or a multi-language pack. The single language packs can be purchased directly from the website at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/FX102113661033.aspx while the multi-language pack can be purchased at many major retail stores.

• The original "Microsoft Office Proofing Tools" will only work with Microsoft 2003 or later, so make sure your computer is compatible before purchasing.

References

• Microsoft Office Proofing Tools 2003
• Microsoft Language Packs 2007

Resources

• Microsoft Office Language Pack 2007
• Ebay
• Amazon