how to apply spell check in new Outlook

Anonymous
2023-04-18T11:39:50+00:00

New Outlook version: how to apply spell check

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Anonymous
2023-05-04T18:41:11+00:00

I was having an issue figuring out how the spell check worked. My coworker said when you are in a New Message window, and the Message tab, at the top far right of the ribbon, click the "..." and go down to Editor, and then Editor Settings.

At first, when I tried this, Editor was greyed out, but it might have been because I was already in the middle of composing an email. When I opened a new message I was able to get to the Editor Settings.

All the settings were already enabled, but it seemed I had to open the Editor settings at least once for it to "activate" Now spell check works in my Outlook.

Right-clicking a misspelled word won't work. You have to left-click the word to see the spell-check suggestions.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-04-18T13:53:56+00:00

    That might be the case but its only the New Outlook that has the Copilot integration so you are forced to move onto the NEW version if you want to make the most of Copilot

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-04-15T18:43:55+00:00

    If it's a work in progress why are we having to use it? The spell check function is awful. I can't click on a word to get spelling suggestions. Used to work so well.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-04-11T19:22:17+00:00

    At this point I'll have to agree with you Derek. I was "forced" into the change and I'm definitely disappointed.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-05-05T13:23:44+00:00

    Sounds promising! Thank you. I'll give it a go when I am next tempted to change to new version, too bust right now!

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