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Microsoft Outlook 2000 For Windows For Dummies : Quick Reference
Spelchek Before Sending
Adapted From: Microsoft Outlook 2000 For Windows For Dummies : Quick Reference

If you have Microsoft Office or any of its programs (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint), Outlook includes a bonus feature: a spell checker that can catch those embarrassing spelling errors before they go out to the Internet. The spell checker checks the spelling of every word in your message, and any misspelling is tactfully brought to your attention.

To spell check your messages, follow these steps:

  1. In the New Message Window, choose Tools, Spelling after you finish composing your message.

  2. Try not to be annoyed if the spell checker finds a spelling error.

If it finds an error, it highlights the offending word and displays the misspelled word along with a suggested correction.

  1. Choose the correct spelling, and then click Change or click Ignore to skip to the next word that the spell checker doesn't recognize.

If the correct spelling doesn't appear in the list, type the correct spelling for the word in the Change To box. Then click Change.

  1. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the spell checker gives up.

When you see the message "The spelling check is complete," your work is done.


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