How Do I Get a Spell Checker in Outlook Express?

Outlook Express is an email client that comes bundled with several older versions of the Windows operating system. By default, Outlook Express does not have its own spell checker, but it is able to use the Microsoft Office spell checker when composing a new message. To enable a spell checker in Outlook Express, you need to have Microsoft Office installed on your computer. Get your spell checker up and running in a few simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Office

Instructions

1. Open Outlook Express. Click Start>All Programs>Outlook Express.

2. Select Tools>Options from the menu bar.

3. Select the Spelling tab. Check the boxes next to "Always check spelling before sending" and "Suggest replacements for misspelled words." Click OK to apply the settings and close the Options dialog box.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't have Microsoft Office installed, you can download a free spell check add-on from the following site: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2952

References

• MalekTips.com: Always Spell Check E-Mail Before Sending